Media Relations Manager

and Duties

* This is a readvertisement. Prior applicants interested in this position must submit a new application. *

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one full-time Public Information Officer II position within the Office of Public Affairs. This position is located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these position the next 180 days.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), the Public Information Officer II acts as a lead Information Officer for the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). Key duties include the creation of media relations strategies and materials to help educate California journalists about DFPI through various channels of media consumed by California residents, industry stakeholders, interest groups, etc. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive media relations program. The individual, who will serve as a subject matter expert to the media and external audiences, will work closely with the Executive leadership and relevant state and federal agencies and other stakeholders, and will also help with DFPIs internal communications.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the reduction in pay.
SEIU Bargaining units (1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21) will receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 per month.

The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee.

This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established.