Public Information Specialist 1 (NY Helps)

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Utica, NY is seeking a Public Information Specialist 1 to prepare written and audiovisual materials publicizing agency programs and policies. The role operates under general supervision and may assist emergency response coordination via the Incident Command System.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Utica, NY, as part of the NY HELPS program requiring no examination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years in public/governmental relations or media content production.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Experience preparing written and audiovisual materials for various media platforms.
• Ability to interact with public, media, and agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written and audiovisual materials for newspapers, radio, television, web content, and video.
• Support emergency response coordination through the Incident Command System.
• Work under general supervision.

Skills

Public relations

Media production

Written materials

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in media/communications/journalism

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Public Information Specialist 1 with the Department of Transportation

prepares written and audiovisual materials to publicize agency programs and policies through various media including newspapers, radio, television, web content, and video. The role works under general supervision and may include supporting emergency response coordination through the Incident Command System. This is a full-time permanent position based in Utica, NY, part of the NY HELPS program requiring no examination.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in media, communications, journalism, or related field plus 2 years of experience in public/governmental relations or media content production; OR master's degree in related field pl
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Experience preparing written and audiovisual materials for various media platforms
• Ability to interact with public, media, and agency staff