Press Assistant, Information & Communications Spec I (60010569)

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Description of Work

Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $41,655 to $43,838. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity. The Public Protection Section (PPS) provides direct assistance to the people of North Carolina through policy, education, outreach, and litigation. PPS educates citizens about the justice system. It helps develop policy and legislation regarding public safety issues, provides crime prevention and victims assistance programs, connects citizens with community resources, and works with other agencies to coordinate Department of Justice services for the people of North Carolina. It also works on litigation matters related to similar topics. The Press Assistant will be a member of the Department of Justice's communications team, reporting to the Communications Director and supporting the team's efforts to communicate the work of the department and the Attorney General to serve the people of North Carolina. The Press Assistant will enhance NCDOJ's social and digital presence and play a key public service role in educating and engaging people. This position will draft, create, and publish timely information and content about NCDOJ's work and impact across digital platforms, and bolster the office's communications strategy through additional mediums. This position will also provide support for the communications team and other sections in the Attorney General's Office and Public Protection Section, as needed. Social and Digital Media Management This position will support the Department's Social and Digital Media Management. Social and Digital Media support will include:

• Create and manage the social media for the organization, including the primary platforms of Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Film and produce graphics, videos, data, stories, and other media for online and media communications.
• Create and circulate an editorial planning calendar for social platforms that includes content on news stories, office announcement, consumer alerts, and other relevant information. Execute on the editorial calendar by maintain a regular cadence of postings.
• Manage the online community, including reading and responding to constituent comments and messages to provide consumer and constituent resources.
• Gather data and report on metrics of social media platforms for analysis.
• Generate new ideas for social and digital platform content.
• Serve as the website editor.
• Organize photos and digital assets from event and meeting coverage.
• Perform related work as required.

Media Strategy Support

• Compile and send daily news clips and provide additional media monitoring reports as necessary.
• Coordinate and support press events.
• Draft press releases and letters from the office as needed.
• Send press releases from the office email or CRM account.
• Maintain and update media lists.

Communications and Outreach Support Provide additional support to the communications priorities of the department's communications office.

• Provide key administrative and organizational support to the communications department on various tasks and special events.
• Draft and send media advisories to appropriate press lists.
• Pitch events and story ideas to reporters and news stations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will also provide support to the constituent response team and respond to constituents via email, mail, and phone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• General knowledge of journalistic, communication, and/or publication principles and practices.
• General knowledge of the techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media.
• Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards of magazine and press publications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of press, radio, and television and other persons contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer. Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required. Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable. Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency. Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office. The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Department of Justice Human Resources [email protected]

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.