Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and implementing strategic communication plans for agency initiatives, programs, and public outreach efforts.
• Writing, editing, and distributing high-quality communication materials including press releases, newsletters, speeches, reports, website content, and digital communications.
• Serving as a primary media contact by responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and preparing media talking points and Q&A materials.
• Managing and growing the Department's social media presence and digital communications efforts.
• Ensuring communications are clear, accurate, consistent, ADA compliant, and aligned with the Department's mission and priorities.
• Collaborating across divisions to identify and promote agency programs, initiatives, and consumer resources.
Monitoring emerging issues and assisting with communications related to time-sensitive or high-visibility matters.

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What You'll Bring:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment, especially in fast-moving or high-profile situations.
• Experience developing communication plans and delivering clear, engaging public messaging.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Experience with developing digital communications, social media management, and overall content creation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

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Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Meaningful work that directly supports consumer protection and public education across North Dakota.
• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
• Direct involvement with agency leadership and statewide messaging efforts.
• Professional development opportunities and the ability to grow your communications experience.
The opportunity to help North Dakotans better understand the role our agency plays in assisting them

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has a:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related professional experience; OR
Associate's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a closely related field and four (4) years of related professional experience.

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About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Insurance Department does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: ND Careers website

Documents to be submitted:

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the position and minimum/preferred qualifications.
• Projects or examples of digital communications.
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Rachel, E-mail: rkriege@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-2931 or TTY: 1 (800) 366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.