Spokesman

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Franchise Tax Board is seeking a Spokesman who will serve as the agency's public-facing voice before local, state and national media on tax filing issues. The role includes handling high-profile media inquiries, drafting media releases, video scripts, and briefing documents, and ensuring accurate communication of complex tax policies.

Based in Sacramento with an in-office arrangement, the position offers a permanent, full-time assignment with a salary range of $7,498.00 to

Qualifications

• Experience in governmental tax administration, state/federal tax auditing, or complex tax compliance.
• Knowledge of Franchise Tax Board's programs, primarily the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience writing news releases, speeches, case narratives, papers, or video scripts with little direction.
• Experience with public communications such as giving speeches or training instructors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency's spokesperson before local, state, and national media.
• Plan, organize, and administer the department's media and public relations program.
• Research, analyze, and respond to media issues and inquiries.
• Write and distribute media releases, public service announcements, and video scripts.
• Provide briefing documents to board members and agency heads regarding technical media inquiries.

Skills

Tax administration

EITC knowledge

Public communications

Written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under administrative direction from the Public Affairs Advisor (CEA A), the incumbent serves as an Franchise Tax Board (FTB) spokesperson before the local, state, and national media concerning tax filing issues (including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Health Care Mandate). The incumbent performs complex and politically sensitive functions that have department-wide, statewide, nationwide impact for FTB in responding to media inquiries and requests. This includes assisting with planning, organizing, and administering the department's media and public relations program regarding the processes, policies, practices, legislative and court decided mandates, and issues of FTB. Incumbent researches, analyzes, and responds to issues brought up by the media. Incumbent writes and distributes media releases, public service announcements, video scripts, and other publications intended for the public. The required abilities include knowledge of highly technical laws, policy, and procedures of department functions as well as the ability to speak and write effectively. The incumbent prepares technical briefing documents and serves as a resource to board members and agency heads regarding technical media inquiries, relating to general tax issues.

Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2627-00120).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-535602

Position #(s)

564-104-5595-XXX

Working Title

Spokesman

Classification

INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,498.00 - $9,317.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

• Experience in governmental tax administration, state/federal tax auditing, or complex tax compliance
• Knowledge of Franchise Tax Board's (FTB) programs, primarily the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and FTB's responsibilities to promote usage of the credit
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience writing quickly and producing news releases, speeches, case narratives, bill analyses, papers, and/or video scripts with little direction
• Experience with public communications such as giving speeches, training instructor, special projects, etc
• Experience in public communication jobs or journalism
• Must be able to work in large team environments with the ability to offer positive solutions
• Familiarity with California's media landscape, including its TV and radio markets, its print publications and online media, as well as Associated Press style guidelines
• Experience with creating reports
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to interpret technical laws, policies and procedures

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Daniel Tahara

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026