Public Sector Digital Director - Strategy and Media

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

FSAs

PFML entitlement

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Digital Director to lead the Governor’s Office digital strategy across social media, video, audio, email, and web channels. The role sets the social media plan, oversees content production, and uses photo, video, and digital to connect with Coloradans across multiple platforms.

You will supervise digital staff and collaborate with communications teams. This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience managing diverse digital

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in digital communications or related field, with supervisory experience.
• Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or public figure.
• Knowledge of photography and video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office, Mac and PC software and web/new media tech.
• Ability to work fast-paced, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the office’s short-term and long-term digital communication strategies.
• Set and maintain the office’s social media plan, content calendar, platform strategy, and posting schedule.
• Direct video and audio production for Governor’s Office content, including tapings, scripts, and scheduling.
• Oversee production of social media video for multiple platforms, including in-house video.
• Lead live-streamed and broadcast digital events for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
• Oversee gathering and posting digital content on social properties as per plan.
• Monitor social media sentiment, analytics, and narrative updates; report to communications team.
• Collaborate with Chief Communications Officer and press team to translate priorities into a multi-platform plan.
• Support agency digital teams and coordinate statewide digital campaigns across cabinet agencies.
• Hire, supervise, and develop the office’s digital staff.

Skills

Digital communications

Social media strategy

Supervisory experience

Photography & video production

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office / Mac / PC

Attention to detail

Stakeholder relationship building

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video editing software

Social media management tools

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Digital Director to lead the Governor’s Office digital strategy across social media, video, audio, email, and web channels. The role sets the social media plan, oversees content production, and uses photo, video, and digital to connect with Coloradans across multiple platforms.

You will supervise digital staff and collaborate with communications teams. This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience managing diverse digital