Internal Communication Director Communications, Columbia (RICHLAND)

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Job Description

Creates and leads internal communications for the agency. Writes, maintains, and distributes internal newsletter and daily news roundup. Maintains and implements content calendar for internal communications and social media strategy. Writes, develops, and maintains content for SCDC website and social media platforms. Coordinates with wardens and staff at SCDC's 21 prisons and writes articles about programming, rehabilitative efforts, and other events. Creates information for marketing campaigns, press releases and events. Assists in writing press releases, video/photo editing, creating content for internal television communications. Assists in monitoring social media platforms and responds to external media when needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations or another closely related field and five (5) years of experience in internal communications.
Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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.
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