NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Public Information Director 2
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$4,694/mo - $9,211/mo
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Information Director 2 for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Louisiana. The role involves managing the Communications Office, developing public information programs, and advancing departmental initiatives through effective communication strategies.
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Responsibilities
Direct the operation of the Communications Office in support of the Press Secretary/Communications Director
Develop public information programs in all programmatic areas of the department
Develops plans for proactive communications campaigns to help advance DCFS programs and initiatives
Manage communication contracts
Assist leadership by suggesting and drafting statements and talking points in preparation for interviews
Support the activities and events of the Communications Office and perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Seven years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
An advanced degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or English plus three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field
Preferred
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas
Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate original ideas that create value, improve processes, or provide new products or services
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them
Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization
Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals
Managing Performance: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees
Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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