Deputy Communications Director

Agency Dept of Commerce Division Communications  and External Affairs Job Classification Title Public Information Manager (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
19

About UsThe North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work The Deputy Communications Director serves as a senior member of the Department’s Communications and External/Public Affairs Office and provides communications, project management, and executive support to the Deputy Secretary for Communications and External/Public Affairs and the Communications Director. The position plays a key role in developing, recommending, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies and programs that advance the Department’s mission, support the Governor’s and Secretary’s priorities, and promote North Carolina’s economic and workforce development efforts.

The position requires strong writing, editing, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with executive leadership, media, businesses, government officials, and other stakeholders.

The position performs other duties and related special assignments as needed to support the communications priorities and objectives of the Department.

Some travel will be required, including occasional overnight. Travel will be mostly in-state.

Must have a valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).Applicants

who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

Experience working with senior leadership or other organizational leaders on communications needs.

Demonstrated experience writing and editing press releases, articles, op-eds, talking points, speeches, briefing materials, newsletters, or other public-facing communications.

Experience coordinating events, meetings, media activities, or other communications projects.

Experience working with media representatives or responding to media inquiries.

Demonstrated experience working with digital communications platforms, website content management systems, social media platforms, multimedia, web and intranet applications, email marketing tools, and communications analytics.

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.
** Salary Grade Range: $67,122 - $117,465
** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including health insurance, as well as retirement. Depending on the business need and work suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.

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