Public Relations Coordinator

Job Description:

Public Relations Coordinator

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

Each day at DHSS, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and safety of Missourians. As part of the state’s lead public health agency, our team of dedicated, passionate and creative communications professionals works to promote healthy living through education and storytelling. Our team is growing and innovating and we need your help building the future of health communications in Missouri.

Plus, the State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time and eligibility for health insurance coverage

• Design and publish engaging content that is disseminated across various channels to multiple target audiences.
• Collaborate with department programs to write, edit and design publications, outreach materials and public awareness campaigns.
• Create and post graphics for social media, presentations, website, etc.
• Contribute to the department’s digital strategy, including social media and website content.
• Conduct interviews for videos and assist in drafting talking points, speeches, video scripts and presentations.
• Prepare news releases to inform the public and media about department programs, initiatives and services.
• Assist in coordinating special events and develop materials, displays, photos and videos to promote the department’s programs, initiatives and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing or a closely related field; and, three or more years of professional experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, film/video production or journalism.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills and knowledge of AP Style.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in web design preferred.
• Recent experience in social media management, including analytics and strategy, preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize several projects at a time

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$44,350.00-$54,785.00 per Year