Lottery Content Manager (15530)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5d

About The Position

The Montana Lottery is seeking a Content Manager to lead the agency’s public-facing communications and shape its voice with the public, partners, and media. The role develops, shares, and monitors information about issues concerning the Montana Lottery and helps create and maintain a positive image through promotional and informational communications about the Lottery and its products.

The Content Manager leads content strategy across Lottery-owned channels, including the website, social media, and in-location digital displays. The position serves as the final editor for public-facing written and visual content, manages website content and communication platforms, uses analytics to guide content decisions, and works with IT and creative teams on digital advertising displays. The role also contributes to departmental leadership and agency-wide planning, leads and supports content creators, and coordinates sponsorships and community partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of small team management experience.
• Three years of job-related experience, including experience with media, press release writing and distribution, websites, and social media platforms.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of digital and written marketing.
• Advanced knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and resolve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage communications that keep the public and partners informed about Montana Lottery initiatives.
• Lead content strategy across Lottery-owned channels, including the website, social media, and in-location digital displays.
• Serve as the final editor for public-facing written and visual content to maintain brand consistency.
• Contribute to departmental leadership and agency-wide strategic planning.
• Oversee promotional and informational content for the Montana Lottery and its products.
• Build and maintain website content using tools such as WordPress.
• Collaborate with IT and creative teams to improve and troubleshoot digital advertising displays.
• Analyze user behavior with tools such as Google Analytics to guide content decisions.
• Manage communication platforms such as GovDelivery and ensure integration with internal data systems.
• Lead and support a team of content creators.
• Coordinate sponsorships and community partnerships, including proposal review and fulfillment.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

What This Job Offers

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