Public Relations Specialist - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management : Job Details

Public Relations Specialist Job no: 5029837 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Categories: Public Relations / Communications Title: Public Relations Specialist State Role Title: Public Relations & Marketing Specialist III Hiring Range: $75,000 - $80,000 Pay Band: UG Agency: Division of Capitol Police Location: 1001 E Broad Street Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Serve as the Division's Public Relations Specialist and facilitate the coordination of events. Develop content for Division's website and social media accounts. Produce regular publications, communications, and other promotional and marketing tools and newsletters. Plan, draft, edit, write, and review Division press releases. Manage Emergency Communications during incidents. Minimum Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of program management in the areas of public relations, marketing, information and publicity techniques, publication productions, broadcast and print media, and using internet technology. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must have excellent writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Additional Considerations Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in journalism, medial/public relations, public administration or related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Virginia driver's license. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIRED. Contact Information Email: [email protected] In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 25 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 06 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time