Public Affairs Specialist

This is a sensitive government position.
PLEASE review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, and drug screening.
The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

JOB SUMMARY
Oversees the GBI’s interactions with the public via social media by implementing content strategies on GBI social media platforms. Assists with general duties of the Public & Governmental Affairs Office.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop social media strategies for GBI social media platforms.

Create content for all GBI social media platforms (graphics, videos, carousels, written posts, etc.).

Manage communication with the public via social media.

Analyze and identify trends in audience engagement and direct strategies based on this data.

Assist with editing and writing news releases.

Respond to incoming media inquiries.

Manage GBIPodcast.

Coordinate with and supervise interns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. Occasionally light lifting or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting with other professionals.

NOTE:

This position requires some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university OR three years of communications or related experience.

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, including interviews in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance should be appropriate for a business work environment.

Please contact the GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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