California State Information Officers Council

Career Opportunity at CalPERS: Information Officer I (Specialist) Final Filing Date: 10/7/2020 CalPERS seeks an Information Officer I (Internal Communications Strategist) in the Office of Public Affairs, Internal Communications Unit. The Internal Communications Strategist will perform a wide variety of writing, editing, and communications-related services including intranet communications and project management. ... https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx

Career Opportunity at Veloz: Communications Director Final Filing Date: 9/14/2020 Veloz’s vision is an electric for all future. All vehicles are electric; all people, corporations and agencies who want or need a car or truck can and do choose electric; and all energy that powers these vehicles is carbon-free.... For our 2020-2021 program year, Veloz’s reach and programming is expanding. We enthusiastically announce that Veloz is hiring a Communications Director to build upon the excellent work already being done. In this expanded position, the Communications Director joins a passionate and collaborative organization that is changing the conversation about electric cars in California and sparking a virtuous cycle of consumer awareness and demand. We are committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process and strongly encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Note: This position is based in Sacramento. https://www.veloz.org//Veloz-Communications-Director-Posit

Career Opportunity at CalPERS: Information Officer I (Specialist) Final Filing Date: 9/3/2020 CalPERS seeks an Information Officer I in the Office of Public Affairs, Digital Outreach & Engagement Strategy Unit. ... The Information Officer I will serve as Digital Content Strategist. This position: - Supports the development and maintenance of content for CalPERS digital products - Collects and analyzes metrics and testing data to optimize product performance - Writes new and/or edits existing content to ensure overall digital strategies are met https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx

Don't miss this great event! Join us for an online webinar of the Edelman Trust Barometer - updated with new information on trust amid a global pandemic and social unrest. Matt Notley, Edelman Sacramento vice president, and Kierstan Delong, Edelman Sacramento general manager and executive vice president, will present the updated Trust Barometer results and discuss earning trust during a pandemic and a re-examination of our country's commitment to civil rights.... Wednesday, July 8 Noon - 1 p.m. Member - $10 Non-Member - $20 Presented by: SiOC & CAPIO Register Now: https://sioc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx

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Get the Scoop on Media Pitching in Sacramento Hear from a public relations and media pro on: How to simplify your event/topic pitch How to pitch print vs TV... Do people still build media lists? Building relationships The ever-revolving door of reporters Preparation at your event of interviews, visuals, etc. How reactive media interacts with proactive media What role do executives/electeds play in your media outreach? Q&A Register Now: https://sioc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:30 a.m. - Noon: Registration, Lunch, and Networking Noon - 1:00 p.m: Introductions and Presentation CalPERS, 400 Q St., Sacramento, CA 95811 Member - $15.00 Member No Lunch - $10.00 Non-Member - $25.00 Non-Member No Lunch - $20.00 Presented by: Janna Haynes is a Public Information Officer for Sacramento County. She has been working in public relations and media for 15 years in the Sacramento market. With experience in public sector, Agency and media organizations, she has worked on many sides of the media relations game and pitched stories ranging from using the DMV’s website to new technology at 7-11 to dog adoptions and voter registration drives.

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On Nov. 20, we will hear from Jesse Melgar and Vicky Waters, both Deputy Directors of Media and Public Affairs in Gov. Newsom's Office. They will share insight into the high stakes world of top-level state government communications, explain how communications work at GO and explain how they weave the Governor’s top priorities into daily communications. Reserve now at http://bit.ly/NOVmeeting

Don't miss the Nov. 20th SiOC meeting where we'll hear from a member of Gov. Gavin Newsom's communication team about communications at the top. Register now at http://bit.ly/NOVmeeting

This is a great opportunity to volunteer with NxtGov. (Otherwise, please consider volunteering for SiOC! Chat with Joyia Emard to learn more about the benefits of serving on the SiOC Board of Directors.) https://nxtgov.org/how-can-you-mobilize-across-generations/