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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER II - 21004008

Date: Jun 2, 2025

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Requisition No: 854248

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER II - 21004008

Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21004008

Salary: $73,555.08

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2025

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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE ATTORNEY

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO:

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

FROM:

Primrose Laurient

Senior Human Resource Administrator

DATE:

May 22, 2025

RE:

POSITION AVAILABLE

Public Information Officer II –Media Team

1350 Northwest 12 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33136

Position Overview

The Public Information Officer II creates and implements compelling content across all social media platforms (including our website); manages day to day activity on social channels; monitors all feeds; responds to and/or routes inquiries to the appropriate internal teams; produces letters to external partners and agencies, newsletters, press releases and scripts; and facilitates conversations with our audiences to build relationships and enhance the sense of community. This position is exempt from the provisions of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). The typical work schedule for this position is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., however, some after-hour work events will require adjustment of the morning schedule hours.

The Job Responsibilities are:

+ Managing the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office social media platforms and helping develop website content

+ Creating engaging and compelling content (including written and visuals) for all our social media and/or web-based platforms

+ Managing all published content (images, video and written)

+ Creating strategic communications for news media, including preparing articles, biographies, press kits, press releases, scripts, meetings, events, staff and community pictures, and other content initiatives as needed

+ Supporting all social media efforts including management of content calendar, execution of social media campaigns and reporting

+ Managing the flow of news about the organization to the media, monitoring media and reporting to the Communications Team

+ Preparing leadership for media interviews, and speaking opportunities

+ Helping produce and distribute our monthly agency electronic newsletter that is distributed to 10,000+ readers, and working with other office team members to develop content

+ Helping produce and distribute our annual Year-In Review

+ Interacting frequently with members of the local, national, and international media, sometimes representing the office as a guest on radio and television media outlets

+ Attending out-of-office events as needed

+ Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum Requirements are:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Social Media, Marketing, Journalism Communications, Public or Media Relations or related degree from an accredited university

+ Minimum of two (2) years in public relations or related field (including journalism)

+ Must have experience with working with social media content creation platforms such as Canva

+ Fluent and literate in English/Spanish

+ Possessing an ability to create and edit videos and reels

+ Possessing knowledge of design related programs including the Adobe and Corel Application Suites

The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:

+ Possessing practical experience with photography, video and design software

+ Possessing Criminal Justice knowledge or experience

+ Prior work experience with criminal justice or public agency

Specific Skills and Characteristics

The Successful Candidate must be able to:

+ Be motivated and work independently, setting priorities and meeting stringent deadlines

+ Be collaborative and demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

+ Be personable and positive, providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public

+ Possess and demonstrate a highly creative approach to social media and familiarity with trends in presentation, design, and technology

+ Possess and demonstrate exceptional newswriting, speechwriting, editing and verbal communication skills including understanding the nuances of writing for the different social media platforms

+ Possess and demonstrate a solid understanding of underlying web technologies

+ Possess and demonstrate understanding of all social media platforms including, but not limited, to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – both as a marketer and as a user

+ Adhere to brand identity and writing/editorial standards

+ Possess and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, planning, and collaborating with peers in a cross-functional setting

Starting Annual Salary: $73,555.08 Salary will be commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to:[email protected]., with the Subject:Public Information Officer – Media Team. Applications can be downloaded from our website at: www.miamisao.com.

The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position

Internal and External Candidates will be considered

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33136

Nearest Major Market:Miami