Media Specialist II

Job Description:

Media Specialist II

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the District Attorney, Probation, and Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Serve as Department or Agency spokesperson in media requests for information; plan, develop, coordinate and implement media strategies to disseminate department or agency information; coordinates public relations activities; develop materials to be presented in press announcements including preparing press releases and feature articles; develops and coordinates the illustration and printing of publications; make recommendations on design, color, graphics and appropriate media in accordance with budget restraints; prepares, reviews, and edits releases, newsletters, publications, and public service announcement scripts; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the print, television and radio news media; participate in video-taped and telephone interviews with the media; supervise public information related trainings; assist with promotion development and evaluation of communications strategies; utilize social media for information dissemination and makes recommendations on website content; determine website and social media updates and edits, including placement and functionality of information posted online; recommend budget needs to successfully implement public relations and outreach goals; interact with and assist administrators at events; serve as department or agency photographer at large events with aim to publish photos in County publications; supervise, train and evaluate staff directly or indirectly.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

Knowledge of : Various journalistic styles; current principles, techniques and objectives of public information and public relations programs; strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to employ a variety of writing techniques that inform the public on complex issues; current office practices and procedures including business correspondence, filing, and standard office equipment operations; principles and practices of the functions of organizations of an executive office environment; data collection and record keeping methods; principles and practices of public relations.

Skill/Ability to : Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; work in a multi-task environment; represent the department or agency to the media in a professional manner; interpret rules and regulations; establish goals and objectives; communicate oral with other employees, members of the media, other agencies, and the public by telephone, in a one-to-one, face-to-face setting, and in a group setting; produce clear, concise reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials using proper sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; organize multiple activities involved in a public relations program; operate a personal computer using standard word processing, spreadsheet and publication software in order to produce media documentation; exercise exceptional interpersonal skills, good judgment, and an understanding of highly complex and political environments; comprehend and make inferences from materials; move objects of 20-50 pound’s short distances, (20 feet or less); work cooperatively with other employees, media representatives, and the public.

License or Certificate : Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications : Copywriting, journalism or desktop publishing experience.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service



EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$68,720.00 - $83,751.00 Annually