Responsibilities

• Lead our social media presence.
• You'll manage the day-to-day social media operation for the agency, from developing and scheduling posts to monitoring engagement and identifying new opportunities.
• You'll help turn marketing priorities into content that feels authentic, timely and relevant to our audiences.
• Create content people want to see.
• You'll write, photograph, film and edit content for social media, websites, newsletters and other digital platforms.
• You'll take complex or routine information and find the story that makes people want to stop, read, watch or learn more.
• Tell stories through photos and videos.
• You'll capture the people, places, wildlife, activities and experiences that make North Dakota's parks special.
• You'll edit photos and short-form videos and help build a library of visual content the agency can use across channels.
• Keep our digital channels fresh.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media or a related field and two years of related work experience; or
• Associate's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media or a related field and four years of related work experience.
• Experience creating, managing and publishing social media content.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience creating digital content, including photography, video and other multimedia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a variety of people and teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Applicants must provide a digital portfolio or a minimum of five relevant work samples demonstrating skills in writing, social media, photography, videography or digital content creation.

Preferred

• Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Website content management systems and digital publishing platforms.
• Professional photography and videography.
• Short-form video editing.
• Digital marketing and content strategy.
• Social media analytics and reporting.
• Email marketing platforms.
• Digital accessibility and inclusive content practices.
• Tourism, parks, recreation, outdoor recreation or a similar field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family is fully funded by the state.
• New Hire Leave: Eligible new team members are granted up to 40 hours of new hire leave upon hire to use within the first year of employment.
• Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.