Job Description

Requisition No: 869565

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE I - 21001776

Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21001776

Salary: $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026

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State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Our Organization and Mission:The mission of the State Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff of the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) or designee and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the communications and public relations plan for the SAO, along with necessary marketing, graphic design, and social media content, contributing to the development and management of internal and external website content and appearance. Work may include preparation of video content, graphics, presentations, speeches, talking points, print materials, and other documents as assigned. Employee must be able to establish priorities and schedule workflow.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Duties

• Work with the communications team to research, craft, develop, and implement an Integrated Communications Plan to advance the SAO’s brand identity, broaden awareness, and increase the visibility of the SAO’s mission, programs, and priorities across key stakeholder audiences.
• Create video content from inception to presentation, including writing, shooting, producing, and editing.
• Assist with development of strategy and plans for proactive and reactive communications related to media and agency social media channels.
• Ensure that external communications align with the voice of the State Attorney and the office. Ensure universal quality communications. Keep messaging relevant, relatable, and responsive.
• Develop executive-level speeches and presentations. Draft press releases in coordination with the communications team.
• Responsible for grammatical and stylistic accuracy, consistent with AP Style.
• Write effectively and compellingly to convey impactful information and present the office in a manner consistent with the SAO’s mission and culture.
• Execute the office’s communications and social media strategies via the agency’s website, Intranet, social media channels, and other methods as prescribed.
• Contribute to the SAO’s media strategy and public outreach through social media content creation and planning.
• Recommend best practices in social media to optimize engagements and traffic and maximize Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Write, edit, and review content for external marketing and communication materials, including brochures, flyers, and other materials.
• Help design and draft content for SAO annual reports.
• Plan, research, develop, market, produce, present, and write promotional, educational, instructional, and informational material regarding agency or division programs.
• Maintain and operate assigned video and audio-visual equipment as required.
• Ability to understand and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to the unit to which assigned.
• Assist in the coordination of the State Attorney’s public events and in preparation of briefing materials.
• Generate and manage reports for the communications team and State Attorney as requested.

Requirements

• Four years of education and/or professional experience in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field that includes experience in the following: copy writing, graphic layout and design, social media marketing, or video production is required.
• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and channels.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively complete assignments and meet deadlines.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Advanced competency in PowerPoint, including layout, embedded video content, and data presentation.
• Experience in graphic design and use of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, and Premiere Pro are strongly preferred.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• If you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits

Offering an excellent array of benefits, including:

Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)

• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
• Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
• 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
• 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• One personal holiday per year
• Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.