PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1

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RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

•Job Summary The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill a Public Information Officer 1 position within the Insurance Division in Carson City. The incumbent manages the Division's website, media requests, public records requests, social media accounts, and consumer guides and sends press releases for the Division as well as coordinates with other state agencies. Candidates may be asked to bring their portfolio of most recent work and a sample media posting to their interview. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Write news releases, create informational brochures, coordinate and script public service announcements, and research and author articles for publication and/or to inform the public of activities or items of interest; organize, draft and edit material for printing or publication and distribution; evaluate advertising and promotional materials for compatibility with public relations efforts. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with State and local government officials and media representatives; respond to queries and direct questions to appropriate staff; arrange press conferences and notify media representatives of newsworthy events. Develop internal and community relations publicity campaigns designed to build agency morale, community support, and a positive agency image and identity; prepare agency newsletters or brochures; draft and edit articles; layout and design materials for printing; draft speeches for special audiences and attend meetings. Collect articles, recordings of radio and television newscasts, and other informational releases pertaining to the agency; maintain informational files of background information; file information in order to monitor and maintain records of press coverage. Determine the need for photos or receive photo requests; arrange for appointments or photo shoots; select site and equipment; determine aesthetics and lighting; select poses or angles; print quality photos and/or prepare for publication; write scripts; determine sequence for slide presentations; and create multimedia presentations. Plan, organize, coordinate and publicize special events to provide information regarding agency services and activities. Develop and maintain the public communications portion of the departmental crisis disaster response plan, serve as the agency spokesperson during crisis or emergency situations. Perform related duties as assigned. Under limited supervision, incumbents manage and implement a public relations and public information program; write media releases, newsletters and brochures, and create multimedia presentations as described in the series concept. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Detailed knowledge of: desktop publishing software; journalistic writing and reporting.

Working knowledge of:

techniques for publicizing material through television, print, radio and other outlets; purpose and use of modern communications equipment; layout/design principles including cropping photos; photographic techniques and equipment; printing, graphics production processes, and copy writing; web design.

Ability to:

respond appropriately to inquiries; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with key media representatives, story sources, and co-workers; write speeches and narration in a manner that facilitates reading aloud; edit and proofread for accuracy and readability, cutting material/stories where needed; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; present difficult subjects so they can be understood by lay people; conceptualize publication needs and plan for articles and photo shoots; take quality photos; research information through records and people; interview and create rapport with interview subjects; interact diplomatically with the public in a high volume, continuous contact setting. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.