Content Specialist

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

8d • $19 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs seeks a Content Specialist to manage the day-to-day production, publishing, maintenance, and tracking of public-facing communications. Working within communications strategies, messaging, and content calendars established with MCA leadership and senior communications staff, the position turns program priorities into clear, accessible, and engaging content for communities across Utah.

The Content Specialist supports social media, newsletters, email communications, event promotion, and other digital content, while assisting with general inquiries, records management, and special projects. The role combines writing, design, organization, and production skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and move content through established review and approval processes.

This is a full-time, hybrid position with an hourly wage of $19.24–$28.86. The position is time-limited and eligible for a full benefits package. The office location is 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84134. No background check or drug test is required.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in social media, digital communications, marketing, content production, or a related area; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong writing, editing, copywriting, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to create clear and engaging content for multiple digital platforms and audiences.
• Working knowledge of major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant channels.
• Experience creating graphics and digital content using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or comparable design tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain detailed calendars, take feedback, and move content through structured review and approval processes.
• Strong attention to accuracy, accessibility, formatting, and brand consistency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in a public-sector, nonprofit, community-facing, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience supporting newsletters, email marketing, event communications, partner outreach, and basic photo or video editing.
• Familiarity with website content management systems such as WordPress and basic social media analytics.
• Comfort translating complex or sensitive topics into clear and accessible public communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate communications priorities into content assignments and deliverables; gather program information, updates, stories, dates, and materials from staff and events.
• Maintain the working content calendar, including deadlines, draft dates, approvals, publishing dates, and content status; flag delays, gaps, or missing information.
• Draft social posts, newsletter copy, emails, event descriptions, announcements, and other public-facing content using approved messaging and voice.
• Create graphics, captions, short-form digital content, and platform-specific materials; adapt approved messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Organize and maintain reusable content, images, graphics, templates, and communications assets.
• Prepare drafts for review, incorporate edits, and confirm names, dates, links, event details, accessibility, branding, formatting, and consistency.
• Route high-visibility, sensitive, or major campaign content through the established approval process before publication.
• Create, schedule, and publish approved posts, graphics, captions, and platform-specific content across MCA social channels.
• Monitor comments, messages, and engagement; respond or elevate issues according to established guidance.
• Track basic content performance and provide engagement information to inform future communications.
• Draft and assemble newsletters; gather program stories, event updates, and partner information from staff.
• Maintain distribution lists, prepare approved communications for sending, and support partner toolkits and outreach emails.
• Produce flyers, registration reminders, social content, partner materials, and follow-up communications for major events and campaigns.
• Support communications before, during, and after events, including on-site content capture when appropriate; coordinate production timelines to support attendance and partner amplification.
• Use and maintain established workflows, templates, standards, shared calendars, and file systems.
• Keep templates and communications assets current and organized and maintain clear draft, review, approval, and publication status.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skills development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive, cooperative work environment.
• Work/life balance culture.
• Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed