Marketing & Communications Specialist III - Lincoln, United States - State of Nebraska

Description

The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln

Hiring Rate:
$24.385

Classification Salary Range:
$ $35.95

Job Posting:
JR Marketing & Communications Specialist III (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you have a mind for strategic marketing and a passion for sharing positive stories through social media, direct interaction with media, and events? Apply today and join the Communications team at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a Marketing & Communications Specialist III Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - lets make a difference for Nebraskans.

Examples of Work

The Marketing & Communications Specialist III is a senior communicator who will be responsible for:

• Serving as a primary media point of contact and spokesperson, preparing and delivering strategic written and verbal responses to media requests and identifying proactive strategies to inform media, stakeholders, and the public on the mission, operations, and issues facing DHHS.
• Advising DHHS CEO and division directors on complex, rapidly changing and potentially high-profile issues regarding DHHS.
• Researching issues and strategizing key messages based on sound public relations approaches.
• Composing news releases, speeches, presentations, web content, social media, and written correspondence.
• Coordinating and overseeing the release of information such as division reports and newsletter.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least three years' experience in developing, planning, and managing public relations/publicity campaigns, mass media communication activities, public information programs, and/or marketing/promotional campaigns. Required experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above requirements, non-profit organization or government experience and training in cultural sensitivity is a plus.

Other: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of: the development, planning, implementation, and management of public relations/publicity campaigns, informational material preparation, mass media communication activities, public information programs; statewide and local media sources and operations; reference sources; inter-relationships between public information and administrative/program activities.

Ability to communicate effectively with various individuals and groups; apply principles and practices of public relations to the operation of a public information function;

Skills to apply strategic planning ability, crisis communications, and comprehensive communications effectively and work cooperatively with a team of professionals.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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