Press Secretary, Information & Communications Specialist III, ()

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• Hire and manage the communications team interns
• Review and provide feedback on drafts of briefing documents and communications team deliverables from the press assistant and other members of the attorney generals team
• Work closely with the attorney general chief deputy attorney general chief of staff and communications director to finalize press statements on behalf of the office and the attorney general and prepare the attorney general for public events and interviews
• Draft and circulate press deliverables for approval including press releases statements and interview talking points
• Work closely with the consumer protection director the civil bureau chief and the criminal bureau chief to highlight the work of the office to defend our clients and protect North Carolinians.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for media requests for information and interviews and serve as the on-the-record spokesperson for the office
• Manage response to public records requests from the media in coordination with the general counsels office
• Plan and manage logistics for press conference interviews and events with the attorney general
• Draft and send consumer alerts
• Draft internal emails on behalf of the attorney general and office leadership
• Work with the offices Public Protection Section on public-focused outreach and initiatives
• Ensure that all content is accurate grammatically correct spelled correctly and meets AP standards

• Review and approve editorial calendar and social media content
• Review and approve photos and videos before posting and assist with video and photo editing
• Plan rollout of office initiatives and campaigns on social and digital media
• Execute paid media efforts
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong analytical and communication skills both verbal and written demonstrating ability to express opinions proactively address problems and work through conflict in a constructive manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively to the public via email over the telephone and in person and ability to develop basic understanding of North Carolina law.

• Strong grammar and spelling skills that meet AP standards

• Ability to work on tight deadlines and respond to media requests

• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work independently manage time evaluate progress and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframes.

Bachelors degree in communications public relations public affairs media journalism English or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in communications public relations or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Resumes and cover letters:To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position and if you are selected it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms See Resume or See Attachment will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts:Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

Credit for foreign degreeswill only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificatesmust be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preferencemust attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preferencemust attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status:To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application please call the NeoGov Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.

The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources