Deputy Communications Director - 3DIR064

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick leave

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a communications professional to lead our Office of Communications activities in Jefferson City. You will manage external and internal messaging, edit content, craft speaking points, and coordinate events while mentoring colleagues and ensuring confidentiality.

You will work with agency leaders to deliver high-quality communications across channels and maintain AP style standards in all materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication; audience-minded.
• Knowledge of AP style and professionalism in internal/external communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department website and social media strategy across platforms.
• Plan and assist production team with project design and development.
• Support and lead Office of Communications team members.
• Research material and prepare speaking points for agency officials.
• Develop, edit and write external and internal communications.
• Help plan events such as Earth Day and Missouri State Fair.
• Serve as back up for Communications Director for daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Written communication

Oral communication

AP style knowledge

Customer service

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/related field

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be in the Office of the Director at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri.

• Oversee the department’s website, social media strategy across all platforms, and internal communications training.
• Assign, plan and assist production team with project design and development.
• Support and lead team members within the Office of Communications.
• Research material and prepare speaking points for agency officials.
• Develop, edit and write external and internal communications.
• Work within a committee to plan special events, such as Earth Day and Missouri State Fair.
• Serve as back up for the Communications Director for various necessary daily job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Hold a strategic vision and be audience minded.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Ability to operate in a discreet environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of AP style.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Four or more years of office or related communications experience including one year at an advanced level position.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Katie Cooper, Executive Assistant, 573-751-1010 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy (Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or [e-mail]