N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago
Public Relations Coordinator - Hybrid
Randolph County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $50K/yrThe North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator for the North Carolina Zoo. This role involves organizing public speaking engagements, promoting the Zoo's mission, and managing communications to enhance public perception of the brand.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plans, schedules logistics, and leads priority tours around the Zoo
Drafts, edits, and publishes web copy, radio ad scripts, and blogs/articles as needed
Assists with the implementation and execution of communications team-related activities
Represents the organization through effective public speaking and professional presentations
Utilizes news media effectively by delivering on-camera interviews, preparing press releases, and leading media escorts/tours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution
an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to work a rotating schedule that involves working weekends, holidays and after regular work shifts
This position involves light work, including exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds or force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Successful candidates must be able to reach, stand, walk, push, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
Must be able to participate in the Zoo's Occupational Health Program for vaccines and testing
Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment
Must have superior written/verbal communication skills with prior journalistic experience
Must be an innovative, creative, effective and resourceful thinker and marketer
Must be able to remain flexible and be comfortable working in a changing environment
Must have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to the goals of the organization
Must have personable, on-camera skills required for assigned media and PR events
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and priorities with tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in team environments, as well as individually, to cultivate and elevate mission-based activities or programs
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse audiences
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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