Communications Specialist
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Secretary of State - Agency 9

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$28.846

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011280 Communications Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-06-2024

Job Description:
This position will provide communication services for the office of the Secretary of State by coordinating and executing communications, projects, and activities. The ideal candidate is a versatile self-starter who demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and has knowledge of trends in the social and digital media industry. More specifically, a strong candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing and evaluating strategy to measurably impact audience and engagement goals.
Hours:
M-F, 8 am-5 pm; potential evening and weekend hours

This position will develop, compose, edit, translate, and deliver consistent messaging and effective communications to external and internal audiences through a variety of different platforms.Some examples of work include:

• Research and draft media releases
• Research and draft speeches
• Assist with content preparation for media interviews and press conferences
• Research and draft various publications such as brochures, forms, newsletters, and booklets
• Plan and coordinate media interviews and presentations of public information to interested citizen groups
• Monitor and post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
• Assist with administration of the Secretary of State website, edit and draft content for the website
• Research, draft and design trade mission documents
• Research, write scripts for, and produce, Secretary of State podcasts
• Assist with responses to records requests as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, or related field and at least one year of experience in coordinating, planning, and managing public relations/publicity campaigns, mass media and social media communication activities and/or public information programs. Required experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software
• Strong knowledge of a variety of writing styles, specifically the Associated Press (AP) style
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofing
• Skill in critical thinking and analysis
• Able to think strategically and creatively
• Prioritize and meet deadlines
• Balance multiple tasks
• Manage sensitive and confidential information
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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