Senior Communications Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

State retirement

Deferred compensation

Telecommuting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Communications Manager to lead the visual, digital, and multimedia communications that support the State Treasurer’s Office and its consumer programs. You will drive the agency’s comprehensive communications strategy and public engagement efforts.

You will develop digital content, branding, videography, photography, and social media; assist with press materials and presentations; and build reporting metrics to measure impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or related field, with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Exemplary writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of external communications theory and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes visual and digital components of the agency's communications strategy to enable timely, impactful messaging.
• Develops digital media content, agency branding, videography, photography and social media for the Office and Consumer Programs.
• Assists with writing and editing press materials, speeches, presentations and reports for media release.
• Develops and maintains analytics to measure effectiveness of communications efforts.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Media relations

Analytics

Social media

Branding

Videography

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Digital content tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position will serve as the lead developer and manager of visual, digital, and multimedia communications that support the State Treasurer’s Office and its consumer programs, advancing the agency’s comprehensive communications strategy and public engagement efforts.

As a Senior Communications Manager Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Executes the visual and digital components of the agency's comprehensive communications strategy to facilitate effective, timely and impactful informational, communications and marketing.
• Develops digital media content, agency branding, videography, photography print collateral materials and social media for the State Treasurer’s Office and its Consumer Programs.
• Assists with writing and editing press releases, speeches, PowerPoint presentations, talking points, reports and other communications for release to the media or general public.
• Develops and maintains reporting and analytics measures to validate the effectiveness and impact of visual and digital communications efforts as they relate to the execution of the agency's communications strategy.
• Additional duties as assigned.

This Position Also Includes An Excellent Benefits Package

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exemplary writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of external communications theory and best practices.
• Superior media relations and relationship building skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and technical issues in order to work with subject matter experts to communicate the information in relevant, compelling and easily absorbed manner to the general public.
• Experience with print and digital media.
• Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with discretion, sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Comments

May require occasional in-state travel and very limited overnight travel

Must be able to safely lift and carry files, supplies, boxes, etc. weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.