N.C. Department of Information Technology · 5 hours ago
Dir. of Communications and Digital Media
Wake County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$68K/yr - $116K/yr
6+ years expThe North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the Public Information Office as Director of Communications & Digital Media. This role involves strategic planning for public relations, branding, and serving as a spokesperson for the agency to the media.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the agency’s primary spokesperson and media liaison, representing leadership in interactions with the press and public
Develop and execute strategic communications and public relations plans, ensuring consistent messaging across earned media, digital platforms, and outreach channels
Lead media relations and content development, including drafting, reviewing, and approving press materials, speeches, talking points, and coordinating interviews and press events
Direct and supervise communications staff and functions, including graphic design, video, photography, and digital media production
Manage crisis and emergency communications; advise leadership on public messaging; monitor media coverage and public sentiment; and ensure compliance with journalistic standards, AP style, and agency policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of planning, developing, and managing agency-wide public information or public relations programs, including dissemination of information about operations and initiatives to diverse audiences
Ability to write, edit, and translate complex or technical information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate content using correct English, AP style, and accepted journalistic standards
Knowledge of journalistic principles and modern communications platforms, including print, broadcast, digital, and social media; proficiency with posting strategies, analytics, social listening tools, and emerging communications technologies
Proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design, digital media production, website content management systems, and an understanding of printing, video, and digital production processes
Ability to supervise communications staff; establish and maintain effective relationships with leadership, media, and the public; exercise sound judgment under pressure; and meet high-pressure deadlines, including emergency or on-call situations
Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation
Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Drug Screening Test
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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