Media Specialist I/II/III

Full Job Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the District Attorney, Probation, and Sheriff offices.

The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia.

Level I: $5,290-$6,447 Monthly
Level II: $5,956-$7,258 Monthly
Level III: $6,509-$7,933 Monthly

Requirements

• May serve as Department or Agency spokesperson in media requests for information when required.
• Assist in the planning, development, coordination and implementation of media strategies to disseminate department or agency information.
• Assist in coordinating public relations activities.
• Assist with the development of materials to be presented in press announcements including preparing press releases and feature articles.
• Help to develop and coordinate the illustration and printing of publications.

For a full list of Duties for Level I, click Here.

For a full list of Duties for Level II, click Here.

For a full list of Duties for Level III, click Here.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.

Level III:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass media communications, advertising, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.

Experience:

Level I:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

Level II:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

Level III:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

Knowledge of:

• Various journalistic styles.
• Current principles, techniques and objectives of public information and public relations programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to employ a variety or writing techniques that inform the public on complex issues.
• Current office practices and procedures including business correspondence, filing, and standard office equipment operations.

See the full list in link.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Work in a multi-task environment.
• Represent the department or agency to the media in a professional manner.

See the full list in link.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Level I/II

• Copywriting, journalism or desktop publishing experience.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.

Some job classes may also require a physical exam.College Cost Reduction Access Act:This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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