Job Description
Join California's premier public health agency as a Senior Public Information Officer. Shape critical health communications during transformative times while serving diverse communities across the Golden State. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to impact public policy through strategic messaging and crisis communication leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for statewide health initiatives
- Lead crisis communications during public health emergencies
- Manage media relations with major news outlets and health journalists
- Create digital content campaigns across multiple platforms
- Coordinate with state legislators and agency leadership on policy messaging
- Analyze public sentiment and adjust communications accordingly
- Mentor junior communications staff and interns
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
- 5+ years in government/public sector communications
- Proven crisis management experience in health or public service
- Expertise in digital media strategy and content creation
- CA Public Information Officer certification preferred
- Strong writing/editing skills with portfolio samples
- Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously