Press Secretary
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for coordinating, managing, and implementing agency goals and priorities by proactively keeping the public, partners, stakeholders and media informed about agency issues and special initiatives, and projects.
- Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for agency.
- Manage day-to-day media relations for the agency under the guidance of the Director.
- Respond timely to media requests, providing clear, concise and consistent information when needed.
Requirements
- Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail, grammar accuracy, and strategic message development in accordance with AP Style.
- High level of proficiency in digital communications and technology (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media).
- Research Skills.
- Hands-on team player with the ability to be proactive
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to provide information succinctly, accurately, and clearly in verbal and written communiques.
- Ability to seamlessly adapt to rapidly changing priorities and accelerating deadlines.
- As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
- Minimum: The selected candidate may require travel up to 25%.
- The selected candidate may be required to work weekends or after regular work hours as needed.
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required )
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled, professional environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
writing skillsediting skillsdigital communicationsresearch skillsAP Style
Soft skills
attention to detailstrategic message developmentteam playerproactiveindependent workclear communicationadaptabilityability to meet deadlines
Certifications
Level 2 security background screening