Overview
Information Officer (Council Office–UNCLASSIFIED) Jobs in Fayette County, KY at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
SALARY
The minimum salary is $50,217.44 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 518
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, April 21, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to inform and engage the residents of Lexington by creating content using all forms of communications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a field related to the job
Four (4) years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Researches and creates journalistic content for the Urban County Council¿s communication efforts to include print, radio, television, social media, internal/external websites, special publications, emails and newsletters
Manages the Urban County Council¿s public engagement platform
Reviews drafted materials; edits as required to ensure accuracy and completeness; makes revisions and corrections as needed
Develops and deploys messaging through all available public channels, including social media, to increase public awareness of Urban County Council initiatives, meetings, and events
Drafts official statements, media advisories, and press releases
Coordinates news conferences for the Urban County Council
Attends meetings, news conferences, and field sites as a media representative and liaison for the Urban County Council
Organizes, coordinates, and/or assists with Urban County Council events
Attends ongoing training to improve skills, practices, and systems
Operates and manages audio/visual computer software and photography equipment
Performs related work as assigned by Council Administrator
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [email protected]
Title: Information Officer (Council Office–UNCLASSIFIED)
Company: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Location: Fayette County, KY
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