LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Location: Bismarck
Salary: $54,000 per year or more depending on experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: October 20, 2024
Status: Full-time, Unclassified
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Summary of Work
The Communications Specialist serves as a nonpartisan source of information to the public on the activities of the legislative branch. The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing communication plans with stakeholders in the legislative branch; writing and issuing press releases; managing media relations; responding to requests for information, including open records requests; and developing and implementing communications approaches and monitoring effectiveness.
Essential Functions
- Media Outreach - Manage the public affairs and media activities of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly.
- Messaging - Ensure the legislative branch has a unified clear, and compelling voice with consistent messaging.
- Public Education and Outreach - Establish working relationships with members of stakeholder groups, including state agencies, federal agencies, political subdivisions, and the public.
- Writing and Editing - Write for a variety of platforms, switching voice as needed and simplifying technical jargon.
- Social Media - Develop and implement a social media presence for the legislative branch.
- Newsletters/Emails - Create internal and external newsletters in a professional platform.
- Graphic Design - Perform duties related to design for website, social media, public relations, advertising, and publication purposes.
Expectations, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Ability to write and edit content to ensure effective communication and clarity of message.
- Working-level knowledge in photo editing software.
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication, both oral and written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain information to a diverse audience.
- An interest in state government structure and functions and the legislative process.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree in communications or journalism or a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in a communications field.
Application Procedures
To apply, please visit the State Government Job Openings Website
- Attach a cover letter, resume, and references. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the online application form on how your education, experience, and skills will qualify you for this position.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Information
If you have questions about this position, contact Lori Ziegler at lziegler@ndlegis.gov.