Media Relations Strategist – Public Information Officer

Oregon Department of Human Services

Media Relations Strategist managing comprehensive media relations strategies for Oregon Housing and Community Services. Driving agency messages and serving as spokesperson for public affairs initiatives.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,581 - $10,105 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic media relations plans, fostering relationships with diverse communities, and producing clear communications for various audiences. Strong commitment to equity and social justice, with experience in public affairs and media management.

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Media Relations ManagementStrategic Communications DevelopmentPublic Affairs ExperienceBilingual Communication (English/Spanish)Community Outreach Expertise

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Hard Skills

Media Strategy DevelopmentPublic RelationsCrisis CommunicationReport WritingSocial Media Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingCultural CompetenceEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Public AdministrationSocial JusticeCommunity RelationsIntergovernmental RelationsAgency Spokesperson

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement creative, proactive and comprehensive media relations plans to drive agency messages supporting all OHCS divisions and leadership.
Produce comprehensive communications and media strategies that promotes and informs the public on policies, priorities and current issues impacting Oregonians.
Work closely with the Executive Director and Public Affairs Director.
Act as the OHCS spokesperson and/or representative with the media, state agency partners and the Governors’ communications team.
Work in a fast-paced high-profile role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, marketing, journalism, behavioral science, social science, or related field AND five years of professional level experience in public relations or public affairs.
OR - Eight years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment. Five of the eight years must have been at the professional level.
Experience developing and implementing strategic and comprehensive media plans and messaging that supports the agency goals, advances the agency mission and promotes initiatives.
Experience serving as chief news media contact, media relationship manager and agency spokesperson with print, broadcast and digital media.
Experience working with local and national media platforms.
Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, and making recommendations on complex community and intergovernmental relations, community relations, media relations, community outreach, and public affairs issues and strategies.
Experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
Experience developing, researching, recommending, and implementing comprehensive public information programs, including media relations, social media, public relations, and marketing.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of social justice issues; a deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with OHCS values.
Experience writing executive-level communications for internal and external audiences.
Bilingual skills are preferred to be able to speak, read and write English/Spanish fluently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

employer-paid health insurance
vacation
sick leave
eleven paid holidays
three paid personal days
flexible spending accounts
employer contribution retirement plan (PERS)