Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) - Albany

Description

Duties Description

The New York State Department of Labor’s Communications team is looking for a Public Information Specialist, Digital Content-1(PIS-DC-1) Grade-18 who has experience interacting with the news media, has exceptional writing and proofreading skills, and can simultaneously manage several projects on tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has experience with crisis communications and brand management, identifying opportunities for organizational amplification, and thrives under pressure.

If you have experience working with the news media and strong writing skills, creative ideas, and a passion to help New Yorkers, we want to talk to you. Apply today

Standard Duties

• In coordination with the communications management team, respond to media inquiries and protect the DOL brand.
• Write impactful news releases, speeches, and talking points as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to amplify the DOL brand.
• Pitch story ideas to news outlets.
• Help manage news conferences and other live events across NYS.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with news outlets.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Public/Media Relations, Communications, or a similar degree.
• 2 -3 years related experience managing media relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. You must submit at least three writing samples that showcase your skills.
  
  

Prefered Qualifications

• Experience working with local and national media outlets.
• Proven work experience developing and delivering informative, well-written messaging.
• Excellent creative and institutional writing skills for news releases, video scripts, and executive speeches.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• NYS government experience a plus.
  
  

Additional Comments

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.