Mass Communication GroupMCG/IE
Jamaica Government Information Officer
J$1.7M–J$8.5M per annum
6 official grade levels · Public communications, journalism and editorial roles in government
Communications6 Grade LevelsMedia & JournalismWhat is a Government Information Officer?
Government Information Officers in the MCG/IE (Information and Editorial) series are Jamaica’s public communications professionals — the journalists, editors, public affairs officers and content creators who tell the government’s story to citizens and the media. The six-grade series spans Pay Bands 4–10, with junior officers producing content and senior officers leading communications strategies for entire ministries.
Grade Levels & Salary Scale (Effective 1 April 2024)
| Grade | Pay Band | Annual Salary | Monthly (÷12) | Typical Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE 1 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060–J$2,301,186 | J$142,588–J$191,765/mo | Information Assistant |
| IE 2 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302–J$2,945,712 | J$182,525–J$245,476/mo | Information Officer I |
| IE 3 | Band 7 | J$3,501,526–J$4,709,163 | J$291,793–J$392,430/mo | Information Officer II |
| IE 4 | Band 8 | J$4,266,270–J$5,737,658 | J$355,522–J$478,138/mo | Senior Information Officer |
| IE 5 | Band 9 | J$5,198,035–J$6,990,779 | J$433,169–J$582,564/mo | Principal Information Officer |
| IE 6 | Band 10 | J$6,333,301–J$8,517,586 | J$527,775–J$709,798/mo | Director of Communications |
Qualifications & Entry Requirements
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism or PR (IE 1–2 entry)
- First Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or English (IE 3+)
- Postgraduate qualification or accreditation in PR/communications (IE 5–6)
- Portfolio of published or broadcast work required
- Social media management and digital communications experience valued
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