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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1/2

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1/2

Salary

$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PIO12-224340-8426KK

Department

Louisiana Works

Division

Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of the Secretary

Division: Public Relations Media

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

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ThePublic Information Officer 1/2supports Louisiana Works' communications efforts by developing and distributing clear, accurate, and timely information for external audiences. This position may draft press releases and other public-facing materials, create graphic, photographic, and video content for print, digital, and social media platforms, capture photos and videos at agency events, assist with media relations and public outreach activities, and help execute communications initiatives that support the agency's priorities. The Public Information Officer works within the Public Affairs team to ensure messaging and visual materials are consistent, accurate, and aligned across communication channels.

The Office of the Secretary (OOS)is responsible for setting the overall vision, mission and long-term goals of the department. OS provides leadership and management of all departmental programs, communicates departmental direction, ensures the quality of services provided, and fosters better relations with all stakeholders, thereby increasing awareness and use of departmental services.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Details:

• Supports the drafting, editing, proofreading, formatting, and distribution of communications materials, including newsletters, staff updates, one-pagers, talking points, web copy, presentations, and other public-facing or internal communications products. Gathers photos, program updates, success stories, event details, and other content from agency staff, field offices, partners, and stakeholders for use in agency communications materials and outreach efforts.

• Assists with drafting, scheduling, posting, and tracking content for agency social media platforms and other digital communications channels in accordance with established agency messaging and guidelines. Monitors engagement and supports efforts to increase awareness of agency programs, services, initiatives, and events.

• Provides logistical and administrative support for communications-related meetings, events, press activities, stakeholder briefings, and internal communications efforts. Prepares agendas, meeting materials, sign-in sheets, notes, follow-up items, and other supporting documents as needed.

• Monitors agency programs, events, partner activities, public announcements, and other relevant developments to identify potential communications opportunities for review and use by communications leadership. Assists with gathering background information and supporting materials to inform communications efforts.

• Maintains organized communications files, media contact lists, photo libraries, content folders, project trackers, and other communications-related records to support efficient communications operations. Performs related administrative and communications support duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kedrick Kennedy

kedrick.kennedy@la.gov

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAMEagency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Describe your public sector work experience. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.

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We believe good writing skills are essential for any job in Communications. Do you agree or disagree? Can you explain why?

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Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?

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Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute.

• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.

• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.

• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

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Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

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Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

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Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.

• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.

• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.

• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

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