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** REPOSTING***Public Information Coordinator II

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
WritingFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Center point for all constituent inquiries regarding workers' compensation issues and other miscellaneous inquiries.
  • Draft, edit, and distribute agency publications.
  • Create PowerPoint presentations, speeches, and talking points for leadership.
  • Prepare, update, and manage content on the Agency's website and/or social media sites.
  • Plans, coordinates, and promotes agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media on behalf of the agency.
  • Maintains effective working relationships to work in a team environment.
  • Maintains awareness of news media and social media on behalf of the agency.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

  • A high school diploma and relevant experience.
  • An associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
  • Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
    • Basic knowledge of journalistic principles and practices for the dissemination of information.
    • A high level of Emotional Intelligence is required.
    • Ability to write, edit, and produce publications for various formats and mediums.
    • Ability to connect with the public to assist them through the process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Any combination of experience and education equivalent to the preferred qualifications.

Additional Comments

Please submit with your application a small, 500 words or less, writing sample of a media response using the situation that there was a security breach at the commission requiring law enforcement response that was captured by the local media.

The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
  • 15 days sick leave per year.
  • 13 paid holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Retirement benefit choices: *State Retirement Plan (SCRS), State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).

Benefits For State Employees:

  • The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
  • Insurance Benefits:
    • Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
    • Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits:

  • State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits:

  • Tuition assistance;
  • Holiday, annual and sick leave;
  • Discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

Contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Required Questions

  • 01 Do you have at least two years of experience relevant to the role?
  • 02 Did you attach a writing sample prior to submitting the application?

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