Public Information Officer (Internal County Attorney’s Office applicants only)

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is seeking a Public Information Officer. This position works closely with the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, and Division Managers as the department's communications manager to provide direction and strategy for all communications covering cases and/or initiatives of the HCAO.

• Represent the office with the County Attorney’s elected and appointment officials, including representing the County Attorney at community meetings and in committees within and outside Hennepin County.
• Advise the County Attorney, deputy County Attorneys, and division managers on all media issues.
• Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics across media relations, digital platforms, multimedia services, and strategic communication efforts. 
• Guide and maintain internal and external media relations management to drive headlines and raise awareness around office initiates. 
• Direct development of work assignments, resolving problems, and review/approval or work assignments. 
• Develop comprehensive plan to integrate all aspects of the County Attorney's Office communications infrastructure that includes but is not limited to; write, edit, and format content for website, annual report, brochures, emails, newsletters, articles, speeches, presentations, social media, and public service announcements.
• Manage various visual design and brand standards, social media policy, and multimedia services contracts. 
• Develop and manage the department's e-mail interaction with law enforcement, the courts, and the community related to crime activity.
• Project planning related to the County Attorney's mission, vision, and annual goals.

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or other field appropriate to the position and five years of experience related to the position.
  • Note: Experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

• Experience:
  • Working with either the print or broadcast media for at least five years or more.
  • Working directly with executive-level leaders.
  • Preparing public information (press statements, web information, brochures, etc.) for a governmental or public law office. 
  • Writing and editing publications for a wide array of audiences; ability to take highly technical information and write for a range of readers.
  • Collaborating with diverse communities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; including public speaking and presenting to large groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of most effective communication mediums and vehicles. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the criminal legal system and court process.
• Ability to:
  • Lead and supervise the work of others. 
  • Build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of customers/partners, both internal and external. 
  • Manage multiple projects while being responsive to immediate, unexpected demands.
  • Think strategically and manage diverse and multiple functions. 
  • Anticipate potential ramifications of choices/decisions made and advise in advance of taking action. 

About the department:
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.
 
We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing. We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability. And we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County’s efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community.  

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. 

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.