Digital Media Manager

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Be a DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER for Governor Kotek!!

Office of the Governor

Salary Range: $6348.00 - $9370/00/Monthly

Location: Salem, Oregon/HYBRID

Must be located in the Portland Metro or Salem area

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The Office of the Governor is seeking a skilled and experienced Strategic Content Creator (Public Affairs Specialist 2) to serve as a key member of the Governor’s communications team. This role is responsible for managing Governor Kotek’s online presence and crafting compelling, high-impact content across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will produce and execute a detailed content calendar in collaboration with the Public Affairs and Communications Director. They will attend in-person events to capture content, live stream, and be the primary photographer and videographer for the Governor’s Office

What We Are Looking For

The Governor’s Office is seeking a dynamic, creative, and mission-driven communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled storyteller with sophisticated technical skill at capturing and editing photos and videos for diverse audiences across digital platforms.

They are a collaborative team player with a deep understanding of public affairs, media trends, and digital engagement strategies.

What You Will be Doing

In this role, the Digital media Manager will serve as a key of the communication team.

As the lead for digital and social media content, this individual will shape the Governor’s online presence, manage the Oregon.gov website and emergency response pages, and act as the primary liaison with the site’s vendor. They will craft engaging, authentic content that reflects the Governor’s voice, connects with Oregonians, and amplifies key policy initiatives.

 The position is also responsible for growing the Governor’s digital reach through strategic content planning, monitoring social media engagement, and using performance data to refine messaging. Strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to develop communication toolkits and produce compelling visual content such as infographics, videos, and social media graphics, to support storytelling and public engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in digital tools such as content management systems (CMS), video editing software, and social media scheduling platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and message consistency.
• Professional experience in digital media communications, or a related field,
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences.
• Experience managing social media accounts for public figures, organization, or campaign, including content creation, audience engagement, and analytics.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs
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Five years’ experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• A deep understanding of Oregon’s political landscape, policy priorities, and the communities served by the Governor’s Office.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive communication.
• Experience working in a government, nonprofit, or advocacy setting.
• Comfort with public-facing roles and the ability to represent the Governor’s voice authentically and respectfully.
• Creative instincts for visual storytelling, including basic graphic design or video production skills.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Joining the Governor’s Communications Team offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of public service and policy in Oregon. As a member of this high-impact team, you will:

• Inform the Public About Progress in Oregon:  Play a key role in crafting the Governor’s voice and message across the state, helping to inform, inspire, and engage Oregonians on the issues that matter most.
• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly support initiatives that improve lives, promote equity, and advance the Governor’s policy priorities—from climate action to housing, education, and economic opportunity.
• 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

Application Details and Instructions:

• Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume and cover letter.
• This announcement is for one (1), Public Affairs Specialist 2, non-supervisory, full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the Executive Recruiter John Paschal @ John.L.Paschal@das.oregon.gov

Additional Details:

• Must provide writing sample attachment or link of completed work
• Must be located in the Portland metro or Salem area.
• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. The salary range for this position is a MENN-AA-29, $6348.00 to $9370.00 per month. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project. If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.
• The Office of the Governor does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Office of the Governor is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Oregon’s communities and to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace. We are dedicated to removing systemic barriers in our hiring practices and ensuring that all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or background, have equitable access to employment opportunities.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. Our hiring processes are guided by Oregon’s statewide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) framework, which centers relationship-building, accountability, and the lived experiences of those most impacted by inequities.