State of Utah

About State of Utah

The Utah Department of Public Safety is looking for a leader to direct our public affairs office. Do you have a love for media, social media, and graphic design? Every day at DPS presents a new opportunity and a new challenge in each of these areas. Keeping Utah Safe is the job of everyone, your responsibility will be to convey that message and the message of overall safety both internally and externally. The public affairs office works directly with our upper administration and media outlets simultaneously, all while supervising a motivated and talented crew. Principle Duties Prepares and coordinates issuance of public statements to the media and the general public Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials Draws/creates and/or selects graphic charts, working drawings, illustrations, maps, etc., for publications/displays or similar projects Implement social media strategies, grow online supporter base and traffic Supervise and coordinate Public Information Officers from various divisions within DPS to support the overall mission The Ideal Candidate Is someone who: Is able to interact with news and other public media. Can speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally Knows how to coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s) Has a working knowledge and understanding of graphic design and the ability to work with different graphic arts programs Preference may be given to: Individuals with a degree in journalism, communications, or public relations Individuals with leadership and supervisory experience Individuals with experience as a spokesperson, Public Information Officer, or as a communications/public affairs director Supplemental Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

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