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State of Florida · 1 month ago

PRESS SECRETARY - SES - 43000625

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Florida is seeking a Press Secretary to manage media inquiries and assist with press events. The Press Secretary will be responsible for drafting press materials, planning press conferences, and supervising direct reports within the Communications Office.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing incoming inquiries from the media, assisting with the planning and set up of press conferences and traveling across the state to assist with events open to the media

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance and direction

Assisting the Communications Director with managing the Communications Team and assigning duties to team members as needed

Supporting the Communications Office in the development of effective and creative communications and public relations content and strategies

Drafting press releases, advisories, talking points, social media posts and other relevant press materials

Coordinating accurate and timely responses to press inquiries and public records requests

Working closely with Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director to align content with department objectives and goals

Planning, coordinating, and implementing press conferences and media events statewide

Traveling to press conferences and other public events on a weekly basis to facilitate media coverage

Developing and maintaining professional relationships with members of the press

Performing and communicating effectively as well as developing policies and messaging while working with all capitol staff and department staff

Reviewing internal and external Department communications content for grammar and accuracy

Monitoring work of Communications Office staff and assigning duties as needed

Incorporating goals, facts, goals and policies in on-target messaging to resonate with internal and external Department audiences

Qualification

Press release draftingMedia relationsPress conference setupPublic speakingTeam collaborationMicrosoft OfficeResearch skillsEffective communication

Required

Must have 'On the Record' experience or experience drafting responses for the media

Must be comfortable with setting up press conferences and interacting with members of the press

Must have experience drafting press releases and talking points for public events

Must be able to travel on a weekly basis

This position requires frequent travel and a valid driver's license

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment

Must have the ability to set up speaking engagements and press conferences

Must have the ability to research and work with team members to develop well thought out responses to agency press inquiries

Must have the ability to prepare or coordinate preparation of slides/graphics for presentations

Must have the ability to develop public events

Must have the ability to compose and make speeches to various organizations

Must have the ability to review and resolve complaints

Must have the ability to review, interpret and analyze consumer complaints

Must have the ability to use the Internet as a research tool

Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must have the ability to provide information to others

Must have the ability to work in a team environment

Must have knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office and Outlook

Preferred

Four (4) years of experience in communications is preferred

A postsecondary degree from an accredited college or university in communications may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis