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Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job duties
The Public Information Officer will work closely with senior leadership, and other senior officials, to gather information needed to strategically plan and coordinate a communication plan that relays information successful to internal and external stakeholders and media. In addition, the position is also responsible in creating and updating the agency's website and intranet and to write, create, distribute, and edit agency communications through a variety of media and to prepare written remarks, talking points, or other oral presentations on behalf of senior leadership. Serving as liaison for Governor's Constituent Services. Coordinating with National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to modify drafts for Nebraska's use, coordinating and developing schedules for coverage of Nebraska's committee meetings for NAIC national meetings, and serving as NAIC Liaison to serve as main contact for distribution and processing of NAIC information to NDOI team. Other duties include coordinating and scheduling meetings for the Director with members of the public and/or industry professionals and other special projects as needed. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least one year of experience in developing, planning, and managing public relations/publicity campaigns, mass media communication activities, public information programs, and/or marketing/promotional campaigns. Required experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required within this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of organizational communication, public relations, website design and content management, marketing principles, writing in the English language; communication channels and media
Skill in: writing content appropriate for a variety of audiences; graphic design; web design; problem solving. Ability to: multi-task while working on simultaneous projects; prioritize work; work independently; facilitate meetings; and manage projects.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.