** REPOSTING Public Information Coordinator II

Job Responsibilities

Center point for all constituent inquiries regarding workers' compensation issues and other miscellaneous inquiries.
Draft, edit, and distribute agency publications.
Develop a robust network within the State government to understand decisions being made and the impact on the agency.
Create PowerPoint presentations, speeches, and talking points for leadership to present at Commission or stakeholder functions or for media release.
Prepare, update, and manage content on the Agency's website and/or social media sites.
Plans, coordinates, and promotes agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media on behalf of the agency. Monitors news media and social media on behalf of the agency.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience. An associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of journalistic principles and practices for the dissemination of information.
A high level of Emotional Intelligence is required
Ability to write, edit, and produce publications for various formats and mediums.
Ability to connect with the public to assist them through the process
Successful performance of the job duties for this position requires superior organizational skills, communication skills, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field or any combination of experience and education.
Additional Comments

Please submit with you application a small, 500 words or less, writing sample of a media response using the situation that there was a security breach at the commission requiring law enforcement response that was captured by the local media. Do not use AI. We will screen all samples for the use of AI, as this will be used as a discriminator if the use is detected.
The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement benefit choices *
State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)