Communications and Digital Specialist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to 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? If so, apply for this Communications and Digital Specialist position with the Department of the Auditor General. We are looking for a responsible and dependable candidate who is organized, pays attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team to become part of our hard working Communications Office. This role offers steady, meaningful work that strengthens understanding of audits, programs, and initiatives by the Commonwealth’s chief fiscal watchdog. Apply now to expand your professional skills while supporting an important public mission!

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Three–five years of experience in communications, social media management, multimedia production, or similar roles.
• Statewide travel is required for the position.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• An understanding of how the Pennsylvania General Assembly operates—and the basics of the legislative process—is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Develop copy, design graphics, produce videos, and create multimedia materials for social media, internal messaging, and external communications efforts
• Develop and maintain a monthly social media calendar and manage online posting workflows
• Compile monthly social media insights; identify, develop, and implement strategies to expand engagement and digital reach based on analytics
• 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
• Support the communications team in producing news events and outreach efforts; develop and distribute news releases, media advisories, and other content as appropriate
• Work with Communications, Workforce, and Digital teams to ensure consistent messaging; provide backup support for internal and external websites when needed

Benefits

• Steady, meaningful work that strengthens understanding of audits, programs, and initiatives by the Commonwealth’s chief fiscal watchdog.
• Expand your professional skills while supporting an important public mission!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level