Public Information Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
Children & Family Services, Office of · Rensselaer · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $88,970 Annually
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Summary
Public Information Specialists in the New York Office of Children and Family Services draft, edit, and disseminate written materials for agency programs and activities across website, print, electronic, and social media platforms. The selected candidate will manage social media content, respond to media inquiries, and maintain website and social media channels while communicating frequently with both agency staff and the public. This is a full-time position located in Rensselaer, NY, requiring 15% travel to events.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV production, or digital marketing
- Two years of experience in public or governmental relations and/or writing or producing content for various media
- Ability to stand and walk for periods of time and lift equipment up to 30 lbs
- Photography and videography experience (preferred)
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