About the job

Work for Indiana

Join U.S. News & World Report’s #1 state government! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana features a diverse workforce offering applicants stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day. You also benefit from the state’s enterprise-wide employer values including work-life balance, public service, professional growth, diversity, and wellbeing.

About the Indiana Economic Development Corporation

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is committed to attracting and supporting new business investment, creating new jobs for Hoosiers, and furthering our legacy as one of the top states in the nation for business.

About the job

Support the overall communications strategy and efforts for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, ensuring that the IEDC, Indiana’s pro-growth business climate, and the state’s economic development priorities are represented often and accurately in the state, regional, national and international media.

A day in the life

Coordinate with private-sector businesses, state agencies and local communities across the state to draft and distribute news releases highlighting new businesses, job creation plans, and industry growth.
Assist the corporation in serving as a spokesperson, responding to various media inquiries and proactively pitching media on news and stories that highlight Indiana’s business climate and support the IEDC’s strategic priorities and services.
Draft executive briefings, talking points and fact sheets for media interviews, events, or for related high-profile and breaking news
Monitor media coverage, both in traditional outlets and on digital media, distributing daily media updates and sharing insight with leadership and external-facing employees as needed.
Plan, draft and edit various communications materials, including letters, speeches, press releases and media advisories, web content, social media messages, scripts, and publications.
Coordinate with external stakeholders and partners to maximize the promotion of the IEDC and its priorities, advancing the corporation’s relationships and ensuring communications partnerships are mutually beneficial.
Maximize social media and online tools to more effectively communicate with press
Assist with various departmental efforts as needed, including research of industry data and trends, reports and award applications, photography, digital graphics, as well as updating and maintaining department resources and software.

What we’re looking for

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations, communications, or related field as well as the following:

Two to five years related professional work experience, preferably with experience in the private sector
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Personal relationships with journalists in one or more of the IEDC’s key markets a plus
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects to meet both internal and external deadlines, and perform other work-related duties as assigned
Must have the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
Proficient in business and technical writing, writing for the media, copy editing and verbal communications

Knowledge of:

News media, news structure, and ethics, journalistic techniques, terminology and AP Style
Public affairs relative to economic development a plus
Ability to:

Excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships
Prioritize multiple projects
Handle stressful situations in a tactful manner
Maintain confidentiality

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

Choose from four medical plans (including RX coverage), vision and dental
Wellness program that offers eligibility into a discounted medical plan
Health savings account, offered for most medical plans, includes state contributions
Deferred compensation account (similar to a private sector’s 401 K plan) with employer match, as well as a choice between two fully funded pension plans
Group life insurance
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
The State of Indiana offers other generous leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free downtown parking

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer