• Media Specialist

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    MEDIA SPECIALIST

    Date: Apr 21, 2025

     

    Req ID: 48810

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

     

    Position Number: 22098668

     

    County: Pulaski

    Posting End Date: 05/27/2025

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

    OCCE

    Preferred Qualification:

    Experience with social media management and digital content production.

     

    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information

    Class Code: P031C

     

    Grade: GS06

     

    FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

    Summary

    The Media Specialist is responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating the distribution of news releases, articles, and other publications. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Researches, prepares, and edits articles, press releases, public notices, brochures, speeches, and fact sheets concerning agency activities. Designs and lays out publications, coordinates printing activities, and edits articles written by others for inclusion in agency newsletter or other publications. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, and public interest groups. Receives and responds to information requests from the media, web sites, conducts tours, and presents information to visitors concerning agency functions. Plans, organizes, and/or attends conferences, seminars, workshops, and press conferences. Maintains files of agency-related news articles, mailing lists, website updates, and directory listings. Represents the agency during crisis situations, at trade shows, and other community activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism. Knowledge of design and lay out techniques. Ability to research, organize, and disseminate information. Ability to design, lay out, and edit news articles and other publications. Ability to maintain files. Ability to write descriptive and informative narratives. Ability to use computers to enter data and publish graphic materials.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, or a related area; plus two years of experience in journalistic activities or a related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock