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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Information Officer I
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A Public Information Director manages communications, announcements and news reports for public officials and government organizations and presents information to the public. Writes statements or press releases, organizes news conferences and works with media to disseminate information.
$155,747 / year median in Kentucky
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Advertisement Closes 7/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603716 Information Officer I Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 Annually Employment Type
Moore@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
|FULL TIME
|ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 275 E Main St Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Public Affairs plays a crucial role in supporting communication with the citizens of the Commonwealth. The Division of Public Affairs acts as a liaison between the Department of Corrections and members of the public. The Information Officer supports this mission by helping tell the story of our department and highlighting the positive impact our staff makes every day. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing DOC social media accounts and creating original content that showcases employee excellence, achievements, and the Department's role in building a stronger, safer Kentucky. Supporting website updates to ensure accurate, timely, and engaging information is available to the public. Producing photography and videography that elevate recruitment and retention efforts across the agency. Collaborating with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to align messaging with broader cabinet initiatives. Developing materials for career fairs, advertising campaigns, and other recruitment and retention strategies. The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, technology skills, organization skills, and should demonstrate the ability to complete work activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, think critically, and analyze information to forecast positive outcomes. This candidate should work well in a team oriented environment and adapt to the ever changing needs of the Department, facility, and Division. Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
NONE SubstituteEDUCATION
forEXPERIENCE
NONE SubstituteEXPERIENCE
forEDUCATION
Journalistic, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title are extensively involved with the public. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided inKRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Beth Moore at Beth.Moore@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D