Communications Specialist - Social Media

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Create highly engaging content for the department’s social media accounts
• Monitor social media accounts, respond to comments, track analytics, and provide analyses
• Write clear, attractive messages with a distinct voice that represent the department and the services available to Missourians
• Collaborate with communications team on public awareness communication campaigns
• Create and manage content calendar for social media accounts
• Collect, prepare, interpret, and communicate informational material to support and/or promote department programs, initiatives, and services to internal and external audiences
• Compose and edit text and graphic, video, and photographic content for distribution
• Collaborate with department photographer/videographer to create photo and video content for social media
• Travel to events to provide live social media coverage
• Brainstorm and present social media campaigns to achieve department objectives
• Work closely with internal staff and agency partners to share information creatively and timely
• Actively participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Serve internally as the liaison for the Office of Workforce Development
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

COMPETENCIES :

• Strong written and oral communications skills required
• Attention to detail
• Strong creative skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Knowledge of marketing and advertising practices and techniques
• Knowledge of general principles of layout and design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite highly preferred
• Photography and video experience preferred

• Beneficial education and/or work related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel or public administration or closely related area, including military service

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

DHEWDHR@dhewd.mo.gov

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