Office Director I (Public Relations)

DEPARTMENT: Administration (Executive Office)

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: $57,593.08

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of duties and will be able to work independently with limited supervision. The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a multi-dimensional environment, sometimes under pressure, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Incumbent must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong decision making ability. Duties include management and coordination of the daily operations of the Public Relations Department to include issues relating to communications, preparation of press releases and materials for publication, marketing and promotion plans, graphic design, coordination of special events, social media platforms, and maintenance of the agency’s website.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university (AND) Seven (7) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision. (OR) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; (AND) Eight (8) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: Employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional responsibility of the office in which the position exists. In those offices where registered specialists provide the primary source of functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the mission of the office, the incumbent must be registered and experienced in that profession. This position is classified as Non-State Service. SUBMIT: State of Mississippi application (obtained via State Personnel Board and Mississippi Employment Service) to Personnel, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211. Open until Filled. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications. EOE M-F

(11-30-14)