Digital Communications Coordinator - Contractual - Office of Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton

The Office of the Illinois Lt. Governor is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to join the communications team as a contractual employee. This position may be based in either Springfield or Chicago. 

Candidates should e-mail their resume to LtGOV.Resumes@Illinois.gov with the subject line Digital Communications Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all departments to bring awareness to the Office of the Lt. Governor's portfolio and initiatives
• Manage, develop and oversee social media strategy, content and calendar
• Develop social media campaigns to uplift the work of the Office of the Lt. Governor and its agencies
• Content creation and execution for the Lt. Governor's social media platforms, including the use of photos, graphics, statements and video
• Assist in the creation of visual graphics and videos for online platforms
• Creation and maintenance of photo and video archives
• Consistently apply detailed fact-checking and research to all assignments
• Leverage measurement tools to provide progress reports, while continually finding ways to improve on those metrics
• Monitor relevant news and social media trends and appropriately implement and/or respond
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience as a social media manager or a similar role (minimum 1 year)
• Experience in creating social media strategies (minimum 1 year)
• Knowledge of best practices for social media platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

To Apply

Candidates should e-mail their resume to LtGOV.Resumes@Illinois.gov with the subject line Digital Communications Coordinator.

The Lieutenant Governor's Office is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work and teams. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Industry:

• Government Administration

Employment type:

• Contract