Public Affairs Specialist

This is a sensitive government position.

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Please review theGBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

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The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

Oversees the GBI’s interactions with the public via social media through implementing content strategies on GBI social media platforms. Assists with general duties of the Public & Governmental Affairs Office.

• Develop social media strategies for GBI social mediaplatforms.
• Create content for all GBI social media platforms (graphics, videos, carousels, written post,etc.)
• Manage communication with public via socialmedia.
• Analyze and identify trends in audience engagement and direct strategies based on thisdata.
• Assist with editing and writing newreleases.
• Respond to incoming medialinquiries.
• Manage GBIPodcast
• Coordinate with and supervise interns.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting with other professionals.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityORThree years of communications or related experience.

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-courseevaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services websitea thttp://www.naces.org/members.htm.

• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa..
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.

• Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

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