Press Assistant

About the role

This position supports the communications work of the Pennsylvania State Police by helping to create clear public messages. You will play a key role in building public understanding of the agency's programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Edit written materials for grammar, clarity, and proper style
• Prepare and design the Communicator newsletter and assist with layout and content
• Help plan media events, prepare news releases, and support communication activities
• Monitor PSP’s social media, as well as internal and external websites
• Work with staff across the agency while maintaining confidentiality when needed

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience in public relations, editing, or journalism and an associate’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, English, or a related field ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least one year of professional experience using Adobe InDesign.
• At least one year of professional experience using Adobe Photoshop.
• Willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in any of the following: Providing information to the media, Coordinating conferences, press events, and public hearings, Initiating press calls to promote events, Preparing responses to the media, Preparing briefings for media events, Managing press events, Interacting with media and the public, Taking photographs for communications materials, Writing and editing the following communication pieces: press releases, newsletters, brochures, event briefings, operations memos, sound bites

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.