Communications Specialist at State of Montana | Helena, MT

Communications Specialist

Helena, MT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expStandard

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive communications support for a state agency by producing media content, handling inquiries, and aiding public records and website initiatives.

Handle day-to-day CO support tasks including creating agency media content and tracking inquiries.
Must-have: strong familiarity with broadcast and print media operations and deadlines.
Standout: reports to the Communications Director and contributes to agency-wide projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The incumbent will work in the CO and reports to the CD.
Support various CO functions including creating agency promotional video content, taking still photos at agency press events, assisting with public records requests, logging and tracking news media inquiries, distributing articles of agency interest to agency management, contributing to website improvement efforts, and assisting with CO special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration or another related field.
1-2 years of job-related work experience.
Must have experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Must have strong familiarity with and understanding of both broadcast and print media, including their day-to-day operations and deadlines.
Must have solid written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely with a keen commitment to accuracy.
Must have a basic understanding of Montana politics and government.
Must have a basic knowledge of state and federal privacy and right-to-know laws.
Ability to achieve goals and bring projects to completion.
Ability to take a logical approach to problems, understanding, comprehending and defining issues and approaches.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Preferred

Graphic design skills using Canva and Adobe programs (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) are preferred.

Benefits

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

State of Montana

The State of Montana has a desire to cultivate a workforce consistently able to respond to challenges facing Montana. We value disciplined and creative minds, synergy, respect, and ethics. We want to attract, develop, and retain creative, competent, and energetic employees who embrace the differences and bridge the distances of the Big Sky State.

Helena, Montana, USA

3.6K employees (151 in marketing)

www.mt.gov