Public Information Officer at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
LACOE is seeking a dynamic communications professional to join our team as a Public Information Officer, where your marketing and communications skills will make a meaningful impact on the nearly 2 million students and 80 school districts throughout Los Angeles County. This position works with a large team to plan, develop and implement integrated strategic communications activities including media relations, social media, digital content, graphics and videos.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, cinematic arts/film/television productions or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of experience in coordinating, developing and implementing communications, media, and public relations activities for a communications, public relations, public affairs, or marketing department or agency. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree with major coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, cinematic arts/film/television productions or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification may substitute for two of the five years of experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license, the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. A master’s degree in a closely related field and public sector experience are desired.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, cinematic arts/film/television productions or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of experience in coordinating, developing and implementing communications, media, and public relations activities for a communications, public relations, public affairs, or marketing department or agency. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree with major coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, cinematic arts/film/television productions or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification may substitute for two of the five years of experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license, the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. A master’s degree in a closely related field and public sector experience are desired.
Application Deadline
12/21/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/6/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
114,240 - 141,516 Annually
114,240 - 141,516 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time