Communications Strategist
Public Affairs Specialist 2 – Communications Strategist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Government & External Relations – Communications Section
Strategic Communications Team
Salem
The role:
We are seeking an experienced, talented and creative individual to join our team as a communications strategist! As part of our team, you will assist in agency-wide strategic communication planning and execution with an emphasis on the ODOT Climate Office and internal communications. You will also support communications needs in our agency’s five regions, with special emphasis on Region 3 Southwest Oregon.
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
Internal communications
- Play a key role in our agency’s internal communications planning efforts.
- Provide engaging content for Inside ODOT, the news brief for employees, and other internal publications and communications.
Strategic communications
- Develop internal and external communications designed to achieve specific public affairs goals and promote awareness and acceptance of agency programs among employees and internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with agency staff and managers, graphic artists, photographers, videographers and media.
- Produce or assist in coordinating production of key messages, news releases, presentations, webinars, videos, newsletters, fact sheets, podcasts, blog posts and other forms of communications.
Program and region support
- Provide communications support for regional communications issues as well as other programs as needed.
- Assist in the training and coaching of management and staff to respond effectively to the media.
- Write for and assist in producing external and internal publications explaining agency programs, policies and projects.
Note: Work is primarily performed in an office environment, but may require travel throughout the state, including in inclement weather. Work regularly required outside of traditional work hours.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
What we need:
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.
OR
Five years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must possess and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Strategic communications planning experience or training.
- Media relations experience.
- Demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively.
- Experience using innovative new methods and channels of communications.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 8, 2021
Click on the green Apply Externally button to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.state.or.us.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer