DIGITAL SPECIALIST

DIGITAL SPECIALIST SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Majority Staff Director of Communications, the Digital Specialist is responsible for providing member offices with a full array of communications services including, but not limited to, writing social media posts, providing creative content for digital purposes, creating and placing digital ads, curating content from external sources, other communication as requested; attending formal meetings related to member issues with a significant communications impact; and assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of a strategic communications plan. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ● Writes social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, et al. — converts content from press releases, media advisories, newsletters, etc. — and other communication as requested ● Provides creative new content ideas, drafts, and posts for member offices ● Plans, creates and places digital ads ● Monitors social media metrics and provides reports as requested ● Attends formal meetings related to member issues with a significant communications impact ● Assists in the creation, maintenance, and execution of a strategic communications plan SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists the Senate Majority member offices with messaging as requested • Assists the Director of Communications with editing responsibilities as requested • Assists the Communications Specialist Team with content assistance as requested • Provides content and editing assistance for all digital media as requested • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Communications Director and Deputy Director of Communications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • A bachelor's degree is preferred • Four years of experience with digital media including social media management, planning and strategy, photography, editing, and graphic design preferred • Experience running Facebook/Google ads strongly preferred • Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: • Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with members and office staff, with a primary focus on providing quality customer service • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, legislators, staff, and interest groups • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain strict attention to detail MICHIGAN SENATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER POSITION POSTING • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information • Knowledge of the legislative process and of the structure and policies of state government • Ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work outside of normal work schedule, as deemed necessary • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines that may be rigid or subject to change on short notice • Ability to use diplomacy, discretion and good judgment when disseminating information This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment at the Michigan Senate are contingent upon clear results of a criminal history background check. Background checks will be conducted after a tentative offer of employment has been made and accepted. STATUS: Salaried, with a standard benefits package SALARY: $50,000 - $70,000 GOVERNING CAUCUS: Democrat This is a non-civil service, at-will position. This position is open until filled. Interested applicants, please direct inquiries, cover letters, and resumes to: Michigan Senate PO Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909 Email: SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517-373-1675.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000