Public Relations Manager

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Job ID: 31255
Agency: Bureau of Information & Telecommunications
Location: Vermillion, SD
Salary: $24.75-$30.93 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Information & Telecommunications - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). For more information on the Bureau of Information & Telecommunications - SDPB, please visit https://www.sdpb.org/.

The Public Relations Manager creates and maintains a favorable public image for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Friends of SDPB by communicating programs, accomplishments, and points of view. This position serves as contributor to the monthly SDPB Magazine, serves as a point of contact for external media inquiries, writes and distributes press releases and e-newsletters, helps in the preparation of media kits, and organizes press conferences. Additionally, the Public Relations Manager helps write annual reports for Friends of SDPB and CPB, prepare speeches for organizational leaders, develops advertising and marketing communications material, and prepares articles for newsletters.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in conceptualization and development of marketing, promotion, and advertising plans.
• Establish and communicate station activities to communities featured in and impacted by SDPB’s programming.
• Write and distribute e-newsletters.
• Plan, edit, and write annual report for Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
• Help plan, edit, and write monthly SDPB Magazine.
• Help plan, edit, and write Friends of SDPB Annual Report.
• Establish and maintain relationships with members of the media.
• Write and distribute press releases regarding upcoming programs, events, and significant happenings associated with SDPB.
• Write TV and radio, print ad copy, and copy for articles, flyers, etc., as needed.
• Light video production duties.
• Light graphic design duties.
• Maintain and gain knowledge of software programs required to perform the basic functions of the position.
• Proofread other’s copy.
• Provide research for projects.
• Attend events, as necessary, as a representative of SDPB.
• Meet desired quality and quantity of work in a timely manner to ensure satisfactory completion of projects by established deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional workspace.
• Other duties, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Communication, Marketing, English, or related fields and a minimum of 3 years’ experience is preferred. Basic-to-advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, others) and an understanding of Public Broadcasting and its role in the state is beneficial.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).

Skill to:

• research, write, and distribute information about SDPB to media, staff, members of the boards, and donors;
• edit video and audio using Adobe Creative Suite;
• light graphic design.

Ability to:

• work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• pay close attention to detailed information;
• work under deadline pressure;
• work in a dynamic, change-oriented organization.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter, resume, and portfolio/writing samples.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1JC
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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