Description of Work
Are you passionate about communications? Do you thrive on the latest news and social media trends? Join our team and expand your creative and technical skills and abilities!
The
NC Department of State Treasurer is looking for a
Communications and Digital Marketing Specialist. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays and retirement. This position also offers opportunity for career growth.
About Us
The
Office of the State Treasurer Communications Team understands and supports the mission of the Department of State Treasurer and takes complex issues and makes them understandable and relatable to the public. The position will require the person to be able to balance multiple issues and responsibilities at once, and at times, under a tight deadline.
The
Communications and Digital Marketing Specialist will concentrate on social media and newsletter projects for the department. This would include keeping the public and stakeholders up to date on the intricate work within the divisions. This employee would be familiar with multiple social media platforms and what drives audience engagement.
Job Duties
- Oversee all social media accounts, which includes creating compelling content, analyzing metrics to assess effectiveness and adjusting strategy accordingly.
- Use a variety of technical skills to complete graphics and video productions.
- Serve on the team creating newsletters/e-communications, which includes writing and editing for both internal and external products.
- Shoot and edit video as needed (knowledge of Adobe Premiere or ability and desire to learn is necessary).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of journalistic, communication, and/or social media principles and practices.
- Knowledge of writing and editing written communication.
- Knowledge of social media and how it is used as a marketing/informational tool.
- Experience with principles of graphic design.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proven ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to communicate with media while keeping the voice of the department.
- Demonstrated ability in video production and editing.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
- PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE *
This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.
This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit
: How Do I Get the Job
The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference
- North Carolina Army National Guard
- North Carolina Air National Guard
- Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Please Note, Foreign Degrees Require An Official Evaluation For U.S. Equivalency, And Must Be Submitted To Human Resources For Verification. There Are Several Organizations That Perform This Specialized Service, Feel Free To Use Any Service Of Your Choosing. For Your Convenience a Couple Are Listed Below
- International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 orwww.ierf.org
- World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 orwww.wes.org
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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What social media platforms are you proficient using?
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Please describe your experience on social media platforms?
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What is your level of experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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Are you eligible to work for any employer in the US without work authorization sponsorship as of the date of your application?
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Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer for questions and will result in an incomplete application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired
including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information, including degree majors and correct dates.
Failure to provide this information will result in an incomplete application and will not be considered for further screening. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education – including high school, Work Experience – each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills).
- - Yes, I understand and have provided all relative information.
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If offered this position, will you accept an offer within the posted recruitment range of
$41,655 - $60,000?
