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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50595816 |
Description Activated On: 8/29/2025 3:57:30 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Responsible to support the Executive Director of the Communications and Marketing Office to ensure operations of the Press Office are conducted efficiently and effectively. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Acts on behalf of the Executive Director of the Communications and Marketing Office while away from the workplace for extended periods of time. Manages press calls as assigned by the Executive Director of the Communications and Marketing Office. Secures necessary background to prepare responses to media. Writes press releases, briefs, advisories for announcements and a variety of DCED-related issues. Primary point of contact in the rapid response efforts for issues concerning the Department. Promotes DCED announcements and agenda through press releases, making pitch calls and arranging interviews with DCED officials including the Secretary and other executive staff members. Writes letters to the editor and Op-eds to promote DCED objectives. Writes statements for the Governor on projects/announcements to be issued by the Governor’s press office. Writes articles for the Department newsletter. Builds contacts with media and stakeholders. Prepares briefings for Secretary and other staff in support of media interviews, events and at the request of the Governor’s office to support travel by the Governor. Manages press events by alerting media, distributing releases and other materials and arranging interviews. Completes special writing and media projects as directed by the Executive Director of the Communications and Marketing Office. Reviews and edits materials drafted by information specialists and press aides. Supervises one Press Aide. Performs other related duties as directed. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Reviews and edits materials drafted by information specialist and press aides. Develops communication arguments to defend and support DCED positions and objectives to respond to media and opposing views. Provides background information to the media in regards to DCED as needed or requested by the Executive Director of the Communications and Marketing Office. Creates press releases, memos and other internal/external documents for distribution. Plans/attends events on behalf of the department. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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