SOCIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Employee is responsible for creation, development, and collection of agency communications content (internal and external) including e-communications, social media, news releases, newsletters, and other online-based communication outlets.

Additionally, employee will advocate and communicate to Franklin County Children Services audiences in various electronic formats the agency's mission, programs, and initiatives.

* Research, write, edit, monitor, and maintain agency communications content, written stories, links, graphics, social media, photos and video; including implementing new ideas; creating new posts/stories and linking to related resources; coordinate and research story submissions from Communications Division staff; create and maintain schedule and guidelines for article submissions that meets deadlines and analyze report findings for future publications regarding key comparative metrics.

* Assist on various Community Outreach projects/public relations duties; serves as resource person for information on positive public presentation of agency programs & activities; responds to requests for speeches or presentations; attends public events and campaigns, engagements, community events and displays, and other community education or awareness initiatives as assigned.

* Attend department, divisional, committee, and agency-sponsored meetings; meet with supervisor to discuss projects; perform other duties as assigned.

* 1 course in public speaking, speech or communications (or 1 mo.

exp.

In presenting informational talks or delivering speeches) * 1 course in advance news writing & reporting (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in reporting public affairs (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in photojournalism (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in graphics of communication (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course of factual writing (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in law of press, radio & television (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in advanced editing (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in reporting television news (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in reporting radio news (or 1 mo.

exp.) * 1 course in English grammar & composition (or 1 mo.

exp.) * Or equivalent.

* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related degree or 3 years related experience * Must demonstrate an understanding of website development & layout, management and web technology * Strong writer and editor, with emphasis on story/contextual editing, and excellent communication, organizational and planning skills * Able to work independently as well as in a team environment * Proficient working with industry standard products for image creation, Adobe Graphics Suite and Macromedia * Knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite * Creating and changing JPG, GIF and PNG images Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Hours based upon agency need