Under administrative direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Managerial), the Information Officer II (Media Relations Manager) oversees the Media Relations Unit in the External Affairs and Communications Office. The Media Relations Manager is responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive statewide media and public relations program. The Media Relations Manager serves as a point of contact for the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) for statewide, national, international, and trade media. The Media Relations Manager coordinates with media relations staff in the regional offices in responses to local and regional media inquiries. The Media Relations Manager is responsible for developing and pitching information about the Authority’s program to the media and building relationships with reporters and speaks with reporters on the record and/or on camera about the high-speed rail project. The Media Relations Manager also directs work on talking points and prepares subject matter experts for interviews and other media events.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Part-time telework is available for this position for up to three days per week for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, STATE EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY SALARY REDUCTIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR PERSONAL LEAVE PROGRAM (PLP) ACCRUALS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT

https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California’s history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.
1. Please provide an example of when you spoke to the media on the record about your program and/or organization. In your response, please include the topics you covered and how you handled any difficult questions and/or questions you didn’t know the answers to.
2. Please provide an example of a media event or press conference that you participated in on behalf of an agency and/or program. In your response, please include your role and responsibilities in the event, and what follow up actions, if any, you took after the event ended.
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/22/2025

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