Communications Specialist

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Child Services:

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:

Mission:Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision:Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Role Overview
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The Communications Specialist ensures that communications reflect DCS style and branding guidelines and are completed on time. You will help develop publication ideas and provide editorial feedback to keep projects and tasks on track. You may collaborate with subject matter experts across the agency to tie up loose ends. The scope of work is broad and touches all areas of the agency.

This role is focused on internal communication. You will impact the overall success of the agency and ensure team members are informed and engaged.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Provide ideas and news leads to media in the form of print, video/audio news releases, and/or personal contact.
• Under supervision, answer public inquiries via phone, email, and mail.
• Maintain content on the agency's social media outlets.
• Work with commodity groups and related agencies/industry partners on joint programs and promotional/ educational opportunities to increase target audience message awareness for specific agency initiatives.
• Assist with the development, production, and editing of videos upon request.
• Research and draft press releases, technical advisories, agency newsletters, feature articles, PowerPoint presentations, and collateral materials/brochures addressing specific topics, programs, and agency initiatives.
• Build and maintain a library of photos, graphics, and slides for use in agency publications, slide shows, displays, training, etc.
• Assist divisions with public communication, including editing and proofreading presentation materials, reports, letters, articles, and social media and website content to ensure consistent, high-quality messages.
• Support all publications, employee engagement events, public events, and general work of the communications division
• Develop internal agency communications to maintain staff awareness of initiatives and other pertinent information.
• Evaluate current communication strategies and materials to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Develop tailored communication strategies that align with client objectives and the agency's best practices.
• Collaborate with clients to create compelling messaging, content, and narratives.
• Guide the use of various communication channels, including digital media, social platforms, and traditional media.
• Assist clients in preparing and delivering presentations, speeches, and press releases.
• Monitor and analyze communication outcomes and provide recommendations for optimization.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt…