About the DFPI
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-528002
Position #(s):
410-104-5595-104
Working Title:
Media Relations Manager
Classification:
INFORMATION OFFICER II
$7,498.00 - $9,317.00
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:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Description And Duties
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.
This is a readvertisement: If you have previously applied for this position under JC 519358, you do not need to reapply.
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, a strong writer who is familiar with how the media works, 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. The successful candidate will also help with DFPI’s internal communications.
The successful candidate, who will be based in Sacramento, will work with a high level of independence, must be able to comprehend technical language and translate it to create engaging public messaging. The candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in media relations and social media, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity, transparency, and effective outreach while representing DFPI to the media.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Final Filing Date: 8/27/2026
Minimum Qualifications
INFORMATION OFFICER II
Either I
Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties equivalent to those of an Information Officer I.
Or II
Experience: Broad and successful experience which has demonstrated the ability to plan and direct a comprehensive public information program. This must have included at least five years' professional experience in preparing and disseminating information, a substantial part of which also included supervising the writing of others. Writing experience, while an integral part of the above, will not be considered qualifying in itself. and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Consider a rewarding and challenging career with the DFPI!
DFPI Website: www.dfpi.ca.gov
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
