Part-time Public relations Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Chief Communications Officer, the Public Information Officer 3 role is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in high-profile, extensive public relations, publications and public education programs for a public agency of broad scope and complexity; supervises preparation of news releases, publications and educational material; collaborates with key stakeholders and executives to create strategic communications and recommendations, and performs related work as required.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supervises and directs extensive planning, branding, and communication strategy for agency programs, including planning, writing, and editing of content, including press releases, newsletters, scripting, presentations, and flyers for use in television, radio, and newspapers. Collaborates with key stakeholders, executives, and media.
• Serves as point of contact to compile, route, and track incoming public information office inquiries including timely media relations inquiries, public records requests, and other public information requests.
• Maintains agency’s Editorial Style Guide and editorial proofreading process to ensure all public-facing documents (web pages, presentations, reports, letters, and postings) are written in a consistent voice and tone and are accurate.
• Monitors campaign effectiveness, reviews metrics, uses industry's knowledge and sound judgment to make editorial decisions about how and when to best communicate agency news; and revises communication strategy based on results and feedback.
• Understands complicated, key national and local health care issues, including crisis communications, and the impact on Arizona’s Medicaid population in order to write and disseminate effective communication across earned and owned media.
• Deliver interviews to interested groups, and appear on radio and television programs. Works with Designer to furnish information and photographs regarding the agency or institution to the news media and interested groups upon request.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

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Pre-Employment Requirements :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :  Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.