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Information Officer II

Are you a dynamic professional who is passionate about establishing important business relationships and promoting your organization’s mission and initiatives to diverse stakeholders through outreach opportunities? Do you enjoy planning and facilitating activities focused on making an impact through media and public relations? If so, this is your chance to join the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and use your leadership, strategic content development, and communication expertise as their Communications Manager. The position will advise and provide expertise on public information media relations, publications and outreach to the Deputy Director of Public Affairs.

Now is your chance If you are ready to join a team of passionate professionals and make a lasting impact on our communities within the state of California, apply here today! https://bit.ly/3qmk4mg

The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) charges the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) with protecting Californians’ privacy rights. The CPPA’s responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California’s diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) preparing for meaningful administrative enforcement of those rights.

The Communications Manager will have the opportunity to:

· Assist, develop and implement the Agency’s communication, outreach efforts, and paid media campaigns

· Identify ways to convey messages to underrepresented/underserved communities

· Plan, write and edit written materials such as press releases, talking points, reports, fact sheets, website content, social media, speeches, and slide decks

· Assist in the review and approval of updates and changes to the CPPA website

· Provide clear communication across the Agency

· Facilitate media relation efforts

To be considered for the Communications Manager position, you must take the Information Officer II exam. To take the online exam, please visit: https://bit.ly/42Mn8FZ

The final filing date for the Communications Manager position is 07/11/2023, which means all your application materials need to be submitted online or postmarked by this date.

We are looking for someone who has:

· Experience developing and implementing an outreach campaign targeted to the general public.

· Strong writing skills, including the ability convey technically complex information in plain language.

· Experience communicating messages via numerous communication channels including informational materials, paid advertising, earned media, and social media.

· Experience communicating messages to the business community.

· Experience researching speaking opportunities, drafting talking points and speeches for executive management.

· A self-starter that can manage long-term projects through identifying tasks, tracking progress and making necessary adjustments.

· Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows), Teams, and Zoom. HTML, Video, Design skills a plus.

· Ability to handle rapidly changing priorities while demonstrating leadership ability.

· Ability to work effectively in fast-paced / high-stress situations.

· Comfortable teleworking / working remotely.

CPPA offers:

· Accountable management dedicated to staff and public service

· Great compensation opportunities & full benefits

· Job security and flexibility

· Generous paid time off

· Opportunity for career advancement

· Health, dental & vision insurance for the entire family

· Excellent pension plan

· 100% Telework

Please note that this position is part of a distributed team that is currently 100% telework but may require reporting into a physical office as needed. Final work locations are under consideration. Potential sites include Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco counties.

For more information about the state application process or the position, please contact the Recruitment and Exams team at recruitment@dgs.ca.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,862.00 - $8,527.00 per month

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