Deputy Digital Director — Remote-Option Public Digital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Part-time telework after training

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s PennDOT is seeking a Deputy Digital Director to guide the department's online voice, shaping content that informs and inspires millions of travelers across websites and social channels.

You will lead website editing, social media coordination, accessibility compliance, and digital reporting, partnering with staff to develop innovative outreach. Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with the option to telework part-time after training.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional communications experience and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of professional experience with digital content design and production for social media, websites, etc.

Responsibilities

• Website Editing: Update content, enhance layouts, and ensure information is accurate and easy to use
• Social Media Coordination: Plan posts, monitor comments, and share content across regional and statewide platforms
• Accessibility Compliance: Review digital materials to ensure they meet required accessibility standards
• Content Development: Create photos, videos, graphics, and messages for online communication
• Digital Support: Assist staff with scheduling posts, gathering data, and preparing digital reports
• Trend Research: Study digital best practices and propose new communication methods for department use

Skills

Professional communications

Digital content design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s PennDOT is seeking a Deputy Digital Director to guide the department's online voice, shaping content that informs and inspires millions of travelers across websites and social channels.

You will lead website editing, social media coordination, accessibility compliance, and digital reporting, partnering with staff to develop innovative outreach. Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with the option to telework part-time after training.