Responsibilities

• Direct agency communications and public relations programs for the Department of Correction
• Oversee the Office of Public Information (PIO), the Freedom of Information Unit, and the Legislative Liaison Unit
• Serve as the agency spokesperson and advisor to the Commissioner on external matters that may impact the agency
• Lead media relations and manage strategic communications
• Communicate information related to public safety, agency operations, correctional facilities, rehabilitation initiatives, and community reintegration efforts
• Respond to fast-moving situations and ensure accurate and timely public information dissemination

Requirements

• Pass Criminal Background Check

Preferred

• Experience representing an organization at media events, conferences, and public speaking engagements
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with media, agency leadership, and other stakeholders
• Experience creating written, edited, and designed communications that obtain measurable results and engage diverse audiences
• Experience drafting press releases, agency testimony and executive level speeches
• Experience developing crisis communication strategies that ensured timely, accurate information sharing and reduced misinformation
• Experience in digital and traditional media platforms including social media
• Experience performing communications, public relations, marketing, or media relations duties at progressively higher levels of responsibility
• Experience planning and developing communications and media strategy
• Experience conducting public relations and media training for agency staff
• Experience organizing and prioritizing high volume communications activities with measurable results

Benefits

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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer eligibility (may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees