Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
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AUDITOR GENERAL
The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research audits and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports alerts and reviews. Since 1969 our office has continued to innovate grow and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.
Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizonas citizens. We look forward to working with you!
Communications Specialist
Address: 2910 N. 44th St. Ste 410
Phoenix AZ 85018
Salary: $80000 - $102000 (depending on background and experience)
YOU MUST APPLY ON DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: Summary:
- Translate real-time opportunities technical information and strategic cues from the Auditor General into clear communication assignments issuing direction to appropriate team members and following through to ensure timely high-quality execution.
- Assisting the Auditor General and the deputy auditor general with all media and press communications and assisting with communications between the Office and external stakeholders such as legislative members and staff representatives and officials from State and local governments community groups and staff from various media forms as designated.
- Establish the communication infrastructure required to support the roles long-term success including defining workflows intake processes review protocols and coordination points.
- Developing implementing and routinely evaluating a multifaceted approach for communications to best reach stakeholders including creating a strategic communications plan to advance the Offices brand identity and broaden community awareness and evaluating that plan and modifying when necessary.
- Recommending communication strategies related to employees including recruiting retention and employee engagement and developing communications for approved strategies.
- Assisting with drafting annual report certain report highlights monthly legislative report issuance email internal monthly e-newsletter and employee engagement messages presentations speeches and messaging related to Office policies and procedures.
- Planning and executing the Office-wide annual meeting including creating content and printed and visual materials.
- Tracking and managing communication deliverables and timelines ensuring accountability across multiple stakeholders and proactively identifying gaps overlaps or missed opportunities in Office messaging.
- Illustrating concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement size type size and style and related aesthetic concepts that convey accurate messaging and undertones as dictated by the project.
- Creating compelling and informative content from start to finish including using formatting layout and print specs and gathering information and materials through research and interviews.
- Bachelors degree in communications English journalism public affairs/relations or similar field plus 5 years of experience in communications media and public relations or similar fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- High emotional intelligence discretion and judgment especially in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to make quick and independent decisions solve problems work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Commanding yet collegial communication style with the ability to issue direction and follow-through effectively across teams and levels of leadership.
- Excellent writing editing research critical thinking time-management verbal communication message development proofreading layout and design professional printing/publishing software skills and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in use of computer hardware and software including word processing spreadsheets databases email (e.g. Microsoft Word Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Illustrator Photoshop etc.).
- Proven ability to build systems workflows and communication infrastructure from the ground up.
- Strong interest in public service and improving State and local governments.
- Willingness to work in-office daily.
- Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Arizonas drivers license.
Thisposition requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business and the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
Medical insurance with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12% employee contribution andadditional deferred compensation options.
Business casual dress.
Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
Clear path to advance your career.
Dental and vision insurance.
Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
$15000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental
coverage for dependents.
Optional flexible spending accounts.
Arizona State Retirement System
If you have any questions please contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
