Communications and Digital Specialist

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of State Treasurer seeks a Communications and Digital Specialist for the State and Local Government Finance Division. The role is full-time (40 hours) with state benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick time, holidays, and retirement.

The position supports communications across local governments and maintains public documents and online content. The incumbent will write and edit press materials, manage web content, and ensure accessibility standards (ADA

Qualifications

• Experience in writing for internal, external and/or social media materials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of web maintenance, including CMS, digital best practices and attention to end-use experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creativity and ability to develop ideas and scripts when working with complex ideas.
• Experience with principles of graphic design.
• Experience writing about or working with local governments.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to copy/edit and adapt writing to AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or copyedit media advisories, press releases and blog posts for SLGFD.
• Maintain SLGFD website, intranet blog and publicly posted documents.
• Ensure ADA Title II compliance and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Create, edit and distribute statewide communications to local government units.
• Produce PowerPoint and visual presentations for SLGFD staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for SLGFD communications.

Skills

Media writing

Microsoft Office

CMS/web maintenance

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design principles

Local government communications

AP Style

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Agency Dept of State Treasurer Division State, Local Gov Finance

Position Number 65039054

Grade NC13

About Us

Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state's pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state's "AAA" bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work

DST is looking for a Communications and Digital Specialist for the State and Local Government Finance Division. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

*** The anticipated hiring rate for this position is between $70,000 to $80,000, based on available funding and internal equity considerations. ***

***This position will have the ability to telework one day per week once fully oriented***

This position has been designated as non-exempt in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 126-5 (c1) (24).; In furtherance of the Department of State Treasurer's existing ethics and transparency programs, this position is subject to the ethics and conflict of interest requirements of the Department of State Treasurer Supplemental Ethics Policy (Tier2 Ethics Policy).

(https://www.nctreasurer.com/documents/files/slgfdworksheets/dstpolicies/supplemental-ethics-policy-tier-2/download?attachment).

Duties

• Write and/or copyedit media advisories, press releases and blog posts related to State and Local Government Finance Division (SLGFD)
• Assist with maintaining SLGFD website , intranet blog and public ly posted documents
• Maintain working knowledge of ADA TitleII requirements and WCAG2.1 LevelAA standards.
• Create, edit and distribute statewide communications to units of local government
• Produce or assist with PowerPoint and other visual presentations for SLGFD staff
• Serv e as a subject matter expert for communications related to SLGFD
• Attend regular meetings with SLGFD staff
• Document agency activities and communication to maximize positive internal and external media exposure
• Draft or assist with video scripts and evergreen content to promote SLGFD concepts, accomplishments and capabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in writing for internal, external and /or social media materials .
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of web maintenance, including CMS, digital best practices and attention to end-use experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Creativity and ability to develop ideas and scripts when working with complex ideas.
• Experience with principles of graphic design.
• Experience writing about or working with local governments
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to copy/edit and adapt writing to AP Style

Management Preferences

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Creativity and ability to develop ideas and scripts when working with complex ideas.
• Experience with principles of graphic design.
• Experience writing about or working with local governments
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to copy/edit and adapt writing to AP Style

Salary Range - $50,088 - $87,654

Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business conditions or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through either years of education, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details .

The minimum Education and Experience is a b achelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is not an entry-level position.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness