Deputy Communications Director
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Media, Journalism, English or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong writing, editing, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with executive leadership, media, businesses, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Performing other duties and related special assignments as needed to support the communications priorities and objectives of the Department.
Benefits
- 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
- North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
- Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
- NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
- WeSave Employee Discounts
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
