Public Information/Education Officer

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Hiring Agency:

Public Service Commission - Agency 14

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$0.000

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018908 Public Information/Education Officer (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-30-2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Public Information/Education Officer for the Nebraska Public Service Commission will be responsible for providing timely and accurate information to the public. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Public Information/Education Officer will be responsible for maintaining proactive media and public relations, developing communications strategies and messages, and managing communications in a manner that promotes transparency, excellence, innovation and alignment with overall goals to ensure clear communication with constituents and stakeholders of the State of Nebraska.

Salary: $70,000 – 75,000 annually, salary is negotiable commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Job Duties:

• Develops, writes, edits, designs and produces press releases, newsletters, website content, brochures, fact sheets, and presentations to create public awareness of the Commission’s activities and events, ensuring information released to the media/public are accurate and consistent with agency objectives.
• Prepares and coordinates issuance of public statements to the media and the general public.
• Manages the Commission’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• As needed, assists with streaming and photography of Commission meetings and events.
• Coordinates promotional materials for newspapers, radio, television, social media and business and industry to develop appropriate preparation and dissemination procedures and ensure that they are followed.
• Communicates with news and other media; responds to media questions in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Prepares and presents clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports, statements, and presentations.
• Serves as webmaster for the Commission, overseeing the design and structure, updates news, images, digital branding, and web content.
• Coordinates creation and publication of the Commission’s annual reports.
• Conducts proactive engagement and promotion of Commission functions, events, and activities to improve public awareness of the Commission’s responsibilities and actions.
• Develops and recommends strategies, policies, and procedures to agency management to increase the impact and effectiveness of agency public information functions and activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, residents, interest groups, legislators and other governmental officials; communicates technical information including complex rules, regulations, legislation, and laws in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Collects, develops, and organizes information for dissemination through a variety of media including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, social media networks, podcasts, email, and Web pages.
• Provides like services for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) across the State of Nebraska.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or advertising, or related field plus five (5) years of related experience. Related work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis if approved. Example of writing/portfolio MUST be included with application.

Other: Valid Nebraska driver’s license at time of employment and successful completion of the State of Nebraska defensive driving program required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media; strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.

Skills of: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; excellent proofreading skills; strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to: deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism; interact with news and other public media; speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally; keep informed of developing communication and social media trends and techniques; and present a positive image of the Commission within the State of Nebraska.

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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