Deputy Communications Director - 3DIR064

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development and trainings

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a communications professional to oversee the department’s website and social media strategy, coordinate internal communications training, and plan events from the Office of Communications in Jefferson City. You will develop, edit and write external and internal communications, research material, prepare speaking points, and support agency officials.

Based in the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, you will back up the Communications Director and collaborate on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Hold a strategic vision and be audience-minded.
• Attention to detail; thorough and meticulous work.
• Customer service: anticipates and meets needs of internal and external customers.
• Oral and written communication: clear and effective for varied audiences.
• Self-management: proactive, works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Four or more years of office or related communications experience including one year at an advanced level.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s website and social media strategy across platforms.
• 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.
• Plan and support events (Earth Day, Missouri State Fair).
• Serve as back up for the Communications Director for daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic vision

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Self-management

Confidentiality

AP style knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism/Communications or 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.

• 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.

• 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]

Or

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