Public Information Manager

About the job

Be actively involved in and informed about projects and efforts, and then use that knowledge to create and share stories that will engage the public and increase their support for wildlife management and conservation. Help provide strategic oversight for the division’s communications efforts, including directly supervising two videographers on the communications team and helping set project priorities for division video and A/V efforts. Serve as the division's lead spokesperson and work with the media on statewide wildlife issues and hot topics. Take complex issues and distill them into easy-to-understand concepts. Cultivate relationships and communicate regularly with reporters at established and emerging media outlets. Use your expert writing skills to craft accurate news releases and media invites on topics of statewide and regional interest. Use your expert communication skills to develop compelling content for distribution on the Division’s website, blog and social media channels. Coordinate with communication team members across the state to understand and promote story ideas, events, upcoming management projects and efforts, etc.