Public Information Officer

Overview

Position: Public Information Officer
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Oversees all communications for the Utah Office of Energy Development. Responds to press inquiries and prepares press releases. Manages website and social media content. Designs communications materials and tracks performance metrics. Develops talking points and presentation materials for leadership. Promotes grant-funded energy projects. Develops and implements a communications strategy to support public outreach and engagement goals. Supervises the communications team, including a Graphic Designer and a Media Specialist.

Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector. As energy needs grow and new technologies emerge, OED is helping shape Utah's energy future through evidence-based policy, education, workforce development and research. As a critical member of the OED team, you ll utilize your skills to engage and inform the public, make energy and energy-related topics accessible and understandable and tell the story of where we are and where we re headed.

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• Responds to press inquiries and prepares press releases
• Manages website and social media content
• Designs communications materials and tracks performance metrics
• Develops talking points and presentation materials for leadership
• Promotes grant-funded energy projects
• Develops and implements a communications strategy to support public outreach and engagement goals
• Supervises the communications team, including a Graphic Designer and a Media Specialist

• Experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Experience responding to media inquiries and writing press releases
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms for an organization
• Strong writing and editing skills for public, media, and leadership audiences
• Experience developing communications strategies or outreach plans
• Ability to prepare talking points, presentations, and briefing materials
• Experience tracking and reporting communications metrics
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience working with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience in government or public sector communications
• Supervisory or team lead experience, including managing creative staff
• Experience promoting grant-funded or public projects
• Familiarity with energy, natural resources, or infrastructure topics
• Experience coordinating communications with executive offices or elected officials
• Proficiency with content management systems, social media tools, and analytics platforms