Public Affairs Specialist

About the Role

Oversees the GBI’s interactions with the public via social media through implementing content strategies on GBI social media platforms. Assists with general duties of the Public & Governmental Affairs Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media strategies for GBI social media platforms
• Create content for all GBI social media platforms (graphics, videos, carousels, written posts, etc.)
• Manage communication with public via social media
• Analyze and identify trends in audience engagement and direct strategies based on this data
• Assist with editing and writing news releases
• Respond to incoming media inquiries
• Manage GBI Podcast
• Coordinate with and supervise interns

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR three years of communications or related experience.

Alternative qualification: Associate degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Marketing Spec 1 (GSP070) or position equivalent.

Foreign education must be evaluated by an accredited organization (course-by-course evaluation including U.S. credit equivalents) and two copies submitted by the deadline.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• May be required to work extended hours
• Statewide travel is required
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License
• May be required to work outside in different weather conditions
• Must present a professional image and appropriate business attire during all phases of the hiring process (including virtual interviews)

Physical & Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• Occasionally light lifting and/or moving boxes or supplies may be required
• Work in an office setting with other professionals
• Position requires travel and operating a state vehicle

Pay

$40,000

Important Hiring Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening. The GBI follows federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Marijuana use within 1 year preceding application date disqualifies candidates; use of any other drugs within 10 years preceding application date disqualifies candidates. The GBI cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov for reasonable accommodation needs.

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