Public Information Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 226735

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ABO's web site administration.
• Assist to plan, implement and coordinate a program to provide information regarding ABO's organization, statutory powers, and duties to the public, the press, public officials, and representatives of state and local authorities.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the media, public officials and representatives from state and local authorities.
• Provide assistance and advice to ABO staff, the legislature and other public officials on a variety of public relations matters and prepare written material for their use as requested.
• Prepare written drafts or final copy of press releases, news articles, and opinion pieces. Coordinate the distribution and dissemination of material to interested or involved parties.
• Manage the ABO's social media accounts, including X, Instagram and LinkedIn, and draft and edit content.
• Develop, help film, and edit videos for various ABO projects to help the ABO communicate its work to the public and stakeholders.
• Review, edit and prepare for the release of ABO reports prepared by staff.
• Oversee the production of brochures, fact sheets, the annual report, and other public information material published by the ABO.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media.
• An associate's degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's in these fields can substitute for four years; and a master's degree in these fields can substitute for an additional year of specialized experience.
• TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
• A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
• Additional Comments The Authorities Budget Office is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
• We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
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