Public Relations Assistant
Office of the Indiana Attorney General, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Description The Public Relations Assistant helps handle day-to-day media content creation and public communications. This is a great entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government communications, media relations, and storytelling while contributing to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s mission. Responsibilities
Capture and edit videos and photos at events, press conferences, community outreach, and office activities to support communications efforts; Write and draft press releases and short statements under guidance; Create engaging social media content (posts, captions, graphics ideas) for platforms like X/Twitter and Facebook to share office updates and initiatives; Assist in monitoring local and state news, current events, and social media mentions related to the Attorney General and office priorities; Help prepare monthly newsletters and other basic communications materials; Support coordination of media-related activities, such as assisting with press events or distributing materials; Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Attorney General, team members, media contacts, and the public; Work well under pressure and handle stress; Accept performance-based criticism and direction; and Performs other communications duties as assigned. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a closely related field preferred, but not required, including strong academic credentials; 1-3 years of related experience; Comfortable shooting/editing video and taking photos; Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; Strong communication skills; Understanding of print, broadcast, and online media; Interest in social media content creation and basic editing tools; Knowledge of current issues and events in which the Attorney General is involved; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills; and Ability to meet deadlines, accept feedback, and work in a team setting. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution) Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options Group life insurance Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Paid vacation, personal and sick time off Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years New Parent Leave Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/. "} #J-18808-Ljbffr
For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Description The Public Relations Assistant helps handle day-to-day media content creation and public communications. This is a great entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government communications, media relations, and storytelling while contributing to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s mission. Responsibilities
Capture and edit videos and photos at events, press conferences, community outreach, and office activities to support communications efforts; Write and draft press releases and short statements under guidance; Create engaging social media content (posts, captions, graphics ideas) for platforms like X/Twitter and Facebook to share office updates and initiatives; Assist in monitoring local and state news, current events, and social media mentions related to the Attorney General and office priorities; Help prepare monthly newsletters and other basic communications materials; Support coordination of media-related activities, such as assisting with press events or distributing materials; Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Attorney General, team members, media contacts, and the public; Work well under pressure and handle stress; Accept performance-based criticism and direction; and Performs other communications duties as assigned. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a closely related field preferred, but not required, including strong academic credentials; 1-3 years of related experience; Comfortable shooting/editing video and taking photos; Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; Strong communication skills; Understanding of print, broadcast, and online media; Interest in social media content creation and basic editing tools; Knowledge of current issues and events in which the Attorney General is involved; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills; and Ability to meet deadlines, accept feedback, and work in a team setting. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution) Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options Group life insurance Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Paid vacation, personal and sick time off Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years New Parent Leave Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/. "} #J-18808-Ljbffr