What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at ESI?
Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.
ESI is now hiring a Communications Specialist in the Tallahassee, FL area.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ESI is seeking a Communications Specialist who is responsible for assisting in the design and coordination of public relations and information services programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in news reporting, research, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, journalism, or mass communications.
- Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, push a cart, or lift during the entire shift
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, including small packages and supplies
PREFFERED SKILLSET:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public relations, public information, mass communications, journalism, news reporting, editing, advertising or marketing.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Ability to review the requirements for the design of various publications and make recommendations.
- Ability to analyze information and public relations needs.
- Ability to research topics, write articles, and prepare information for dissemination.
- Ability to develop radio and television spot announcements.
- Ability to provide technical assistance on public relations matters.
- Ability to design and coordinate layouts, colors, types, selections, and illustrations. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Researches, analyzes, and interprets legislative data for the preparation of public information.
- Assists in researching, coordinating, planning, preparing, and disseminating newsletters, articles, speeches, fact sheets, and other publications to suppo1t public information activities.
- Analyzes information and public relations needs of Legislators and committee staff.
- Revises, edits, and coordinates the distribution of news releases submitted by committee staff.
- Assists in coordinating and conducting workshops and conferences to educate Legislators, committee staff, and the public.
- Researches newspaper articles and monitors radio/television public affairs programs for information of interest to Legislators and staff.
- Develops radio/television spot announcements to be narrated by Legislators.
- Assists in training legislative assistants in the preparation and dissemination of news releases and radio announcements.
- Photographs and designs layouts for newsletters and for other publications.
- Any other duties as assigned
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Jaime Ohsberg, at jaime@esiworks.com, and include in the subject line: Communications Specialist, Tallahassee, FL
ESI COMPANY SUMMARY:
ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.
