Communications and Digital Specialist 2

THE POSITION
Use your growing expertise in content creation and digital strategy to help communicate key successes and continuing work that supports government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars. Join the Communications Office of the Department of the Auditor General and contribute to a meaningful public mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation: Develop copy, design graphics, produce videos, and create multimedia materials for social media, internal messaging, and external communications.

Posting Management: Develop and maintain a monthly social media calendar and manage online posting workflows.

Analytics and Strategy: Compile monthly social media insights; develop and implement strategies to expand engagement and digital reach based on analytics.

Social Media: Collaborate with Workforce Development to develop content for LinkedIn, employee profiles, and other materials; record, edit, and produce videos for the 'On The Menu' blog series.

Traditional Outreach: Support news events and outreach efforts; develop and distribute news releases, media advisories, and other content as appropriate.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Communications, Workforce, and Digital teams to ensure consistent messaging; provide backup support for internal and external websites when needed.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full‑time employment

Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch.

Requires regular travel throughout Pennsylvania.

No telework option.

Starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS – MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

Three to five years of experience in communications, social media management, multimedia production, or similar roles.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Statewide travel required.

Must be able to perform essential job functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED)

Experience in content development, digital communications, and social media management.

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Ability to interpret analytics to develop data‑informed strategies.

Proficiency in graphic design.

Proficiency with video recording and editing tools.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, MailChimp, and WordPress.

Familiarity with ADA compliance standards for digital content and design.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across teams.

Understanding of how the Pennsylvania General Assembly operates and the basics of the legislative process is beneficial.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

VETERANS

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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