OPS communications assistant

Company: Florida Legislature

Contact Person: Tom Yu

Application Deadline: December 18, 2020

Description

The Florida Legislature’s Office of Public Information is looking for an energetic, strong writer who can write with speed, accuracy and clarity.

Qualifications

He or she should be a team player who can devote at least 20 hours a week but not more than 35. Among various duties, the person in this position will be responsible for supporting the Office of Public Information in the following ways:
• Draft press releases, media statements and media advisories.
• Draft social media content including but not limited to tweets and Instagram and Facebook posts.
• Answer phones and draft responses to media inquiries via phone and email.
• Pitch stories to reporters, which includes sending news releases to media and following up with phone calls.
• Monitoring social media and traditional online media sources for relevant news. Aggregation includes use of TV Eyes and Muck Rack.
• Social media and/or graphic design skills desired but not required.

How to Apply

If interested, please email tom.yu@myfloridahouse.gov with your resume and work samples by Friday, December 18.

Job Originally Posted on: Friday, December 11, 2020