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Wake County, NCtime type:
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JR-109093**Agency**Dept of Administration**Division**Public Information Office**Job Classification Title**Information & Communications Spec I (S)**Position Number**60089847**Grade**NC10The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.**Description of Work**The Digital Media Specialist's primary role is managing and maintaining the NC Department of Administration’s (NCDOA) social media accounts and website. As part of the Communications team, the Digital Media Specialist will be entrusted with making the best decisions regarding content creation, organization and placement of social media and web content to position and maintain NCDOA’s digital media presence to align with the department’s mission and goals.
Additional job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Updating content and organization of the department’s website
• Providing design and content management support for the NCDOA website
• Implementing the day-to-day social media strategy and crafting daily engaging content that supports NCDOA services, programs and initiatives
• Conduct regular content analysis and convey best practices for social and digital media in strategic planning and implementation
• Complete other public information duties as needed, including writing news releases, articles or proclamations, creating content for collateral materials such as fact sheets or brochures, or other tasks assigned
This position requires the ability to:
• Work effectively independently, and collaboratively with other communications staff, in teams, and with other internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Build and leverage strong collaborative relationships with staff members at all levels as well as with external stakeholders
• Think analytically
• Multi-task
• Learn new development tools quickly
• Maintain high organization and attention to detail
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This position's typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position may telework at times. More information on this arrangement may be obtained at the time of interview.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION:** $43,000 AnnuallyNote to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is **NC10**.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.About the Department of Administration and Communications Office:The Department of Administration (NCDOA) serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved.The Communications Office supports NCDOA services, programs and initiatives through developing and implementing internal and external strategic communications plans that incorporate digital media, publications, speaking engagements, media relations, publications and other tactics. The Office helps divisions in planning and designing publications, conducting outreach campaigns, events and publicity and develop website content to communicate with their respective stakeholders. The Office also facilitates responses to public records requests and assists the public with inquiries.**KNOWLEDGE****, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:****The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.****To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:*** Experience with social media engagement, management, online listening and analytics.* Knowledge of acceptable standards and best practices for social and digital media.* Knowledge of technology associated with web design, social media and/or digital communication.* Ability to communicate with a range of audiences in a variety of situations* Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards.* General knowledge of journalistic, communication and/or publication principles and practices.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media representatives as well as employees within the department and others contacted in the course of work.* Ability to clearly convey information through a variety of venues to clients and customers.* Ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative in handling sensitive information.* Must have the drive to work independently and remain self-motivated to complete tasks.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, **or** a related field from an appropriately accredited institution **or** an equivalent combination of education and experience.**SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:**The North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Terrance Jamare Daniels**Recruiter Email:**TERRANCE.J.DANIELS@DOA.NC.GOV #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-109093**Agency**Dept of Administration**Division**Public Information Office**Job Classification Title**Information & Communications Spec I (S)**Position Number**60089847**Grade**NC10The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.**Description of Work**The Digital Media Specialist's primary role is managing and maintaining the NC Department of Administration’s (NCDOA) social media accounts and website. As part of the Communications team, the Digital Media Specialist will be entrusted with making the best decisions regarding content creation, organization and placement of social media and web content to position and maintain NCDOA’s digital media presence to align with the department’s mission and goals.
Additional job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Updating content and organization of the department’s website
• Providing design and content management support for the NCDOA website
• Implementing the day-to-day social media strategy and crafting daily engaging content that supports NCDOA services, programs and initiatives
• Conduct regular content analysis and convey best practices for social and digital media in strategic planning and implementation
• Complete other public information duties as needed, including writing news releases, articles or proclamations, creating content for collateral materials such as fact sheets or brochures, or other tasks assigned
This position requires the ability to:
• Work effectively independently, and collaboratively with other communications staff, in teams, and with other internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Build and leverage strong collaborative relationships with staff members at all levels as well as with external stakeholders
• Think analytically
• Multi-task
• Learn new development tools quickly
• Maintain high organization and attention to detail
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This position's typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position may telework at times. More information on this arrangement may be obtained at the time of interview.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION:** $43,000 AnnuallyNote to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is **NC10**.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.About the Department of Administration and Communications Office:The Department of Administration (NCDOA) serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved.The Communications Office supports NCDOA services, programs and initiatives through developing and implementing internal and external strategic communications plans that incorporate digital media, publications, speaking engagements, media relations, publications and other tactics. The Office helps divisions in planning and designing publications, conducting outreach campaigns, events and publicity and develop website content to communicate with their respective stakeholders. The Office also facilitates responses to public records requests and assists the public with inquiries.**KNOWLEDGE****, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:****The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.****To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:*** Experience with social media engagement, management, online listening and analytics.* Knowledge of acceptable standards and best practices for social and digital media.* Knowledge of technology associated with web design, social media and/or digital communication.* Ability to communicate with a range of audiences in a variety of situations* Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards.* General knowledge of journalistic, communication and/or publication principles and practices.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media representatives as well as employees within the department and others contacted in the course of work.* Ability to clearly convey information through a variety of venues to clients and customers.* Ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative in handling sensitive information.* Must have the drive to work independently and remain self-motivated to complete tasks.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, **or** a related field from an appropriately accredited institution **or** an equivalent combination of education and experience.**SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:**The North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Terrance Jamare Daniels**Recruiter Email:**TERRANCE.J.DANIELS@DOA.NC.GOV #J-18808-Ljbffr