DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Deputy Communications Director supports ADCRR’s communication needs under
the Director of Communications to ensure the accomplishments of ADCRR are
communicated accurately, ensure constituents are informed, and positive news is
amplified. Under the Director of Communications, this position assists in
developing and implementing a wide variety of key communications, including but
not limited to: social media, press releases, video scripts, internal and
external webpage content, internal and external reports, stories for the
Department’s newsletters, and responses to media inquiries. Assists with:
conducting on-camera interviews for ADCRR’s internal and external videos, and
planning Department events, on-site prison visits, and press conferences.

The Deputy Communications Director takes a proactive approach in reaching out to
ADCRR’s various staff, internal teams, and liaisons at each complex to identify
and highlight positive news stories. In conjunction with the Director of
Communications, this position works regularly with the Department’s Public
Records division on public records requests from members of the media.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of marketing administration and management
• Understanding of the authority and responsibilities of ADCRR as well as other Arizona state agencies, their relationships to each other, local jurisdictions, and other government agencies
• Project management
• Computers and various software, including Microsoft Office and Google
• Posting content on a variety of social media platforms while seeking to grow engagement numbers through creative and engaging content
• Skill in: Verbal and written communication
• Building interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of audiences, including staff, leadership, inmates, other agency counterparts, external partners, and members of the press
• Supervision/management of projects and publications
• Self-motivation
• Exceptional organization
• Extraordinary collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Ability to: Translate complex ideas for mass audiences
• Effectively articulate and rally support for program goals and outcomes
• Supervise when necessary
• Remain calm in stressful situations
• Perform multiple tasks against rapid and frequent deadlines
• Be available 24/7 to monitor and coordinate media responses with the Director of Communications
• As needed, have availability on weekends, weeknights, and holidays
• Work in collaboration with other state agencies, internal and external partners, to ensure ADCRR objectives are communicated effectively and efficiently
• Engage with a variety of print, TV, radio, and online media on a daily basis
• Offer timely, accurate responses while working with legal, policy, and ADCRR leadership teams regarding responses
• Accept constructive changes, edits, and creative feedback regarding work production
• Work in an office and a prison setting

Nice To Haves

• A background and extensive knowledge in corrections and law enforcement, necessary to provide accurate information as the agency spokesperson
• Basic graphic arts and/or video editing experience for posting on social media

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing a wide variety of key communications, including but not limited to: social media, press releases, video scripts, internal and external webpage content, internal and external reports, and stories for the Department’s newsletters
• Regularly monitors the Department’s media inbox and responds to telephone and written media inquiries in collaboration with the Director of Communications
• Regularly scans social media and a variety of print media reports to maintain the Department’s situational awareness
• Drafts communications for the signature of the Director
• Works with the Department’s Public Records division on media requests for public records
• Drives on State business, travels to prisons around the state, and escorts the media and various dignitaries to prison sites
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees