Public Relations & Social Media Visuals Specialist

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking a Public Relations Specialist in Augusta to join the Maine State Police communications team. You will craft engaging social media content, capture compelling photos and video in the field, and develop creative digital materials that showcase troopers' work to communities across Maine.

Ideal candidates understand public relations principles, journalism, and media techniques, with the ability to write clearly, edit materials, and plan events that inform and educate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations work.
• Knowledge of the technical and operating aspects of a variety of media.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of disseminating information.
• Knowledge of journalism.
• Knowledge of effective media techniques.
• Knowledge of graphic and/or visual arts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively writing.
• Ability to prepare and edit informational material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Tell the Maine State Police story across social media channels.
• Capture compelling photos and video in the field.
• Develop creative digital content to inform and engage communities.

Skills

Public relations

Media knowledge

Info dissemination

Journalism

Media techniques

Graphic arts

Effective communication

Clear writing

Edit materials

Relationship building

Time management

Tools

Photo/video gear

Social media platforms

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking a Public Relations Specialist in Augusta to join the Maine State Police communications team. You will craft engaging social media content, capture compelling photos and video in the field, and develop creative digital materials that showcase troopers' work to communities across Maine.

Ideal candidates understand public relations principles, journalism, and media techniques, with the ability to write clearly, edit materials, and plan events that inform and educate