Deputy Digital Director

If you are someone who is passionate about creating engaging and relatable content, then this position is perfect for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is currently seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual to join its communications team in a newly created role of Deputy Digital Director. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the department's digital communication efforts across various social media platforms, websites, and other outlets. As the ideal candidate, you should have experience in creating multimedia content, including graphics, photography, written posts, and video. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in public service and make a positive impact in the community.

This position involves working closely with the agency's Digital Director to oversee and improve the digital presence of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Your main responsibilities will include shooting and editing videos, as well as creating other visual content to be used online. Additionally, you will be responsible for updating and enhancing the department's public website to ensure it remains relevant, visually appealing, and user-friendly. You will also be in charge of editing and updating the website to ensure it meets accessibility standards. Furthermore, you will play a role in the department's podcast by scheduling guests, editing episodes, writing descriptions, and creating teasers to be posted on a monthly basis.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• There will be some required travel within Pennsylvania and work assignments inside state correctional institutions.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg.
• 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:

• Two years of professional communications experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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.

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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 Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.