Initial Posting Date:

10/03/2025

Application Deadline:

10/16/2025

Agency:

Secretary of State

Salary Range:

$6,675 - $10,335

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Digital Strategist (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

Job Description:

LOCATION: Salem, OR

In-state remote work is available for this position with supervisor approval.

See definition and requirements of remote work for the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office: Remote work with the Secretary of State’s Office

SALARY:

$6,675 - $10,335/per month Non-PERS

$7,076 - $10,956/per month PERS

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

In this role you will lead the digital and social media strategy for the Secretary and the four public facing divisions of the Secretary of State’s office: Audits, Corporation, Elections, and the State Archives. You will be responsible for planning, managing, and creating content for all social media posts for the agency, this includes rapid response. You will work with the communications team and other staff members to generate and collect content for social media and the website. On an as needed basis, you will be asked to review public facing content to ensure that it aligns with the agency brand, such as the website and slide decks, and design a limited number of print materials, such as memos or signs.

This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:

• Using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and other design tools to create digital and print content.

• Managing the strategy for, tracking tasks related to, and posting all social media content.

• Creating engaging social media content, including text posts, images, interactive content, and concepts and scripts for videos.

• Staying up to date on social media trends, tools, and best practices.

• Monitoring engagement on social media channels and analyzing performance.

• Attending in person events and meetings to capture content.

• Scheduling and directing content filming.

• Managing A/V equipment and training relevant staff on how to use it.

• Facilitating monthly social media strategy meetings.

• Training agency staff on the proper use of the agency brand.

• Creating and providing editorial oversight of agency branded materials, such as memos, slide decks, the website, and brochures.

For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from HR.SOS@SOS.oregon.gov.

TO QUALIFY:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired qualifications listed.