Communications Representative 9-P11

Overview

This position is responsible for implementing MDCR's social media presence, including developing long and short-term messaging goals and strategies, and daily posting to all MDCR social accounts. This position is also responsible for advising on and implementing all paid social media-based advertising campaigns department-wide. This individual will serve as the backup Public Information Officer for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, interacting with the media in the event the Public Information Officer is not available. Position has the primary responsibility for live streaming meetings of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission as well as MDCR events and news conferences. Duties include contributing to MDCR website content and ensuring the communication team maintains up-to-date knowledge of technologies and best practices in the evolution of streaming content and internet communication. This individual assists the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Information and others with research and writing tasks as needed, such as drafting newsletter articles, talking points, background memos, speeches, press releases and statements.

Position Description

This position is being reposted. If you previously submitted an application, please reapply if you remain interested.

Qualifications

This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications for the Communications Representative class. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

Application Instructions

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.