Job ID : bEdmbmlua0ZhRVRhc0ZLeEFOM2g5QT09
Working Title: Website Editor
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
As the Website Editor, this editorial position provides writing and editing services to advance the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s communications goals and strategies. The person in this position is responsible for planning, writing, editing, and publishing content for the agency’s external websites and will support content development for email, documents and reports, and other projects. This individual will lead the editorial planning team to ensure consistency and coordination among earned, owned, and paid media. As lead writer and editor for web content, this position coordinates with communications teammates and internal partners to ensure web copy is accurate, engaging, and written for web audiences. In supporting agency-wide use of mass email, this individual advises on list management distribution strategies. The position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the agency’s style guide and working with internal audiences to ensure adherence through proofreading services and advisement.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Three (3) years of professional experience in supporting strategic communications efforts in order to advance company or organization initiatives. This experience must include building communications plans, defining and clarifying communications challenges, managing multi-faceted communications assignments, and managing public images and messages.
**A bachelor’s degree in a liberal art, including but not limited to communications, journalism, marketing, political science, public relations or directly related field may substitute for a year of experience.**
Advanced professional writing skills (including Associated Press style) and experience planning, composing and editing of various publications.
Experience in public relations, issues management, public affairs, or public policy.
Understanding of web content management system (CMS) and ability to manage and develop major content areas on the web site useing analytics.
Ability to effectively and confidently persuade, present, and champion recommendations and objectives.
Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within with a wide-range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience organizing and executing public events and activities with multiple stakeholders and deliverables.
Demonstrated success building relationships with media representing diverse and underrepresented groups.
Strong knowledge of political process and/or experience working in a political environment.
Understanding of risk communication and crisis communication strategies.
Ability to consult with programs and identify which, among a broad range of communication strategies, would best suit the program’s needs.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Application materials must include links to two work samples. Candidates selected for in-person interviews will also be required to complete a writing exercise AND
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DL check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
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If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us or 651-757-2774.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us.
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.