The Public Information Coordinator develops, prepares, edits, coordinates, and disseminates informational communications for the South Carolina State Library. The Public Information Coordinator handles external communications related to the promotion of the South Carolina State Library’s programs and activities.
- Develops and maintains email marketing lists
- Provides basic website content development and editing (assisting UX Designer)
- Assists in managing agency social media accounts
- Creates promotional videos for social media and websites
- Writes new releases, articles, feature stories, and speeches
- Conducts research to verify reliability of material
- Collects and assembles information on agency activities through interviews or research
- Writes content for and prepares publications such as newsletters, pamphlets, and brochures
- Edits manuscripts and publications
- Proofreads material to ensure grammatical accuracy and consistency in style and presentation
- Maintains contacts with newspapers, radio, and television stations and other mass media services to disseminate informational materials
- Photographs subjects or arranges for photographs and/or videos for use in informational materials
- Works with libraries on issues related to public relations, marketing, and communications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A bachelor’s degree
- Two (2) years’ experience related to marketing, social media, website content development, or the development and dissemination of information materials
- Knowledge of journalistic principles and practices and techniques of disseminating information to the public though news media
- Knowledge of grammar, composition, and style
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in planning, composing, and editing publications
- Ability to conduct interviews and research
- Ability to gather, organize, and present oral and written information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the media and the general public
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field, and three (3) or more years’ experience related to marketing, social media, website content development, or the development and dissemination of information materials
- Starting salary range $32,838-$40,000 depending on experience.
- Benefits Include: vacation (15 days per year); sick leave (15 days per year); holidays (13 days per year), standard benefits package and South Carolina State Retirement System.
All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.sc.gov
Additional Comments
The State Library actively promotes professional development and learning opportunities for staff. Work takes place in an office environment. Overnight travel is not expected for this position, however may be occasionally necessary. Some local travel is expected.
- Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment.
- Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Reference and background check will be conducted.