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Deputy Press Secretary

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Information Officer II in the Media and Strategic Section, the Deputy Press Secretary performs a variety of analytical tasks related to the efficient functioning of the Office of Communications. Assignments may cover a number of areas, including but not limited to:

  • Assisting with responses to press inquiries
  • Reviewing and analyzing information for press releases, consumer alerts, and policy matters
  • Assisting with writing and editing a variety of publications, reports, policy papers, and press releases
  • Organizing and staffing press events with the Attorney General and officials of the Department of Justice
  • Performing administrative tasks uncluding maintaining subscriptions, tracking reports, and completing travel reimbursements
  • Tracking, formatting, and disseminating daily communications reports
  • Gather information from members of the media by phone and email

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice office in Sacramento when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515429

Position #(s):

420-085-5157-010

Working Title

Deputy Press Secretary

Classification

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

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

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of Communications, Media and Strategic Section.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees aresubject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal LeaveProgram (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned werenegotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetaryimpact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargainingunit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional informationplease visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $3,861 - $6,276

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