Communications and Digital Specialist 2

Do you want to use your growing expertise in content creation and digital strategy to help communicate key successes and continuing work that supports government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars? If so, apply for this Communications and Digital Specialist position with the Department of the Auditor General. We are looking for a responsible and dependable candidate who is organized, pays attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team to become part of our hard working Communications Office. This role offers steady, meaningful work that strengthens understanding of audits, programs, and initiatives by the Commonwealth’s chief fiscal watchdog. Apply now to expand your professional skills while supporting an important public mission! 

As a Communications and Digital Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the department’s communications and social media strategy. This role creates, distributes, and supports content that promotes the department’s audits, programs, workforce initiatives, and public-facing content. Your skills and experience will help effectively manage social media workflows, multimedia projects, and communications efforts across the agency. Work involves the following duties: 

• Content Creation: Develop copy, design graphics, produce videos, and create multimedia materials for social media, internal messaging, and external communications efforts
• Posting Management: Develop and maintain a monthly social media calendar and manage online posting workflows
• Analytics and Strategy: Compile monthly social media insights; identify, develop, and implement strategies to expand engagement and digital reach based on analytics
• Social Media: Collaborate with Workforce Development to develop content for LinkedIn, employee profiles, and other materials; record, edit, and produce videos for the 'On The Menu' blog series
• Traditional Outreach: Support the communications team in producing news events and outreach efforts; develop and distribute news releases, media advisories, and other content as appropriate
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Communications, Workforce, and Digital teams to ensure consistent messaging; provide backup support for internal and external websites when needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position requires regular travel throughout Pennsylvania to support and staff the Auditor General at events, media appearances, and public engagements.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Three–five years of experience in communications, social media management, multimedia production, or similar roles.

Additional Requirements:

• Statewide travel is required for the position.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in content development, digital communications, and social media management
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret analytics to develop data-informed strategies
• Proficiency in graphic design
• Proficiency with video recording and editing tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, MailChimp, and WordPress
• Familiarity with ADA compliance standards for digital content and design
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across teams
• An understanding of how the Pennsylvania General Assembly operates—and the basics of the legislative process—is beneficial

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume. 
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.