Information Officer II (Non-Merit)

Employment Type: Executive Branch, full-time, eligible for overtime pay, 37.5 hours per week.

About the role

The Division of Administrative Services is hiring an Information Officer II to perform professional journalistic functions in developing, implementing, and distributing informational programs and materials in various formats, including social media, to raise public awareness of programs and services offered by state government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests from DMA and KYARNG customers by phone or email.
• Research information requested by KYARNG customers and write reports or fact sheets for future department project consideration.
• Develop G6 informational materials, including brochures, forms, newsletters, meeting programs, and training documents, for distribution.
• Assist with developing and distributing media, such as audio-video products, KYNG heritage prints, and command advertisements.
• Maintain G6 social media sites and submit social media content.
• Write, edit, and distribute internal and external communications, press releases, media responses, social media posts, remarks, scripts, and videos to promote G6 functions and programs using SharePoint Newsfeeds and Teams.
• Assist the KYNG records manager with records and content management development and training.
• Assist with mail operations as needed.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Two years of experience in journalism, public relations, or related duties.

• Experience in the specified areas may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current or prior military experience may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

Pay

$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 annually.

Location

Boone National Guard Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, EOC Building, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA.