Public Information Specialist

Dept of Public Instruction

Wake County, NC, United States
Recruitment range: $57,983.00 - $69,778.00 py
On-site
Media relations
Drafting communications materials
Responding to inquiries
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking a Public Information Specialist to enhance communication efforts within the agency and with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, particularly in the education sector, and will be responsible for drafting various communication materials and managing media relations

Job Summary

  • This position supports NCDPI’s Office of Communications & Public Information by providing communication expertise to agency staff while working closely with public school communicators, district and charter leaders, stakeholders, the public and the media.
  • The role serves on the front lines of media relations, responding to inquiries and supporting proactive storytelling.
  • It translates complex data and reports into clear, accessible information for public awareness and helps tell the story of public education across the state.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking a Public Information Specialist to enhance communication efforts within the agency and with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, particularly in the education sector, and will be responsible for drafting various communication materials and managing media relations.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $69,778.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • media relations
  • drafting communications materials
  • responding to inquiries
  • storytelling

Nice-to-have

  • experience in NC public schools
  • experience in state government
  • media covering education

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or related field
  • four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work
  • equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

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