Press Secretary

Salem, OR, USA
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Job Description

Initial Posting Date:
06/06/2024
Application Deadline:
06/20/2024
Agency:
Office of the Governor
Salary Range:
$7,599 - $11,752
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Press Secretary
Job Description:
Your New Role – Press Secretary!
The Press Secretary is primarily responsible for working with governor’s office staff and the governor’s communications team in responding to press inquiries and developing an overall communication strategy in service to the Governor’s priorities and vision for the state.
This position collaborates with the Governor’s Scheduler/Assistant, the Governor, Chief of Staff, Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU), and other Governor’s Office staff as needed to execute their duties to achieve desired outcomes. Ensures the governor is prepared for public appearances, speeches, and meetings.
This position is full-time but not a standard 8-5, M-F work week. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
For a full review of the position duties and details, please click
here
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Minimum Qualifications Required:
  • Seven years of executive-level policy development or foundational experience directly related to the position being recruited
OR
  • Equivalent education and experience
Requested Attributes:
  • Educational background in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or commensurate professional experience in the fields of journalism, communications, campaigns, or advocacy.
  • Interest in learning and communicating about an array of topics such as housing, behavioral health, education, public safety, climate resilience and more.
  • Ability to work in high volume, fast paced environments.
  • Experience in graphic design, video editing, and photography is a plus. Please provide portfolio of work samples.
Application Details and Instructions
  • Please visit the
    State of Oregon job opportunities webpage
    to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume and cover letter.
  • This announcement is for one (1), Executive Service, full-time, permanent, Consultant Advisor 1; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
  • If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the Executive Recruiter Kylen Stevens at: Kylen.stevens@das.oregon.gov | 503-400-5821
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
The team at the Governor’s Office focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:
  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a
    competitive benefits package
  • Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
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Additional Details:
  • The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our
    Pay Equity Project
    . If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.
  • Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification
  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit
    Veterans Resources
    .
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