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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago

Information and Communications Specialist II

Guilford County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking an Information and Communications Specialist II to coordinate and promote communication strategies for the Department of Transportation. The role involves writing news releases, producing multimedia content, and serving as a public outreach representative for Highway Divisions 7 and 9.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication strategies and plans that promote the department and its programs to both internal and external audiences

Writing news releases, articles, and communication related materials

Shooting, editing, and producing video stories, social content and other multimedia elements that support the mission of NCDOT and Highway Divisions 7 and 9

Updating and maintaining public-facing project information

Helping gather information for public records requests

Being in an on-call rotation

Assisting the Communications Office during crisis situations

Qualification

AP Style writingMedia relationsPhotoVideo editingSocial media knowledgeContent management systemsOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated ability to write and edit using AP Style

Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize complex information and write in a clear, succinct, storytelling style

Experience with media relations, including on-camera interviews

Experience with photo and video shooting, editing and storytelling

Knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Nextdoor and YouTube

Skill in organization and demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines

Experience in content management systems (Sprout Social, Meltwater, SharePoint, Drupal) and Microsoft Office