Communications-Digital Media Manager

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


OPEN: OCTOBER 16, 2025 CLOSE: December 2, 2025
JOB TITLE: DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR HOURS: 40 HRS/WK – FULL TIME

SALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIX+BENEFITS REQUISITION:

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for developing and executing digital media strategies under the direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Content Manager, Data Analyst, Communications Specialist and others. The position manages the Tribe’s digital presence including social media, develops campaigns, makes recommendations on improving digital media use, etc. This position works as a team member in support of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and is expected to contribute to the Communications Department’s success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement the Tribe’s digital communication strategies and procedures, and make recommendations for improving.
2. Manage the Tribe’s owned-channel digital presence, including websites, social media and e-newsletters. This includes drafting posts, posting and monitoring digital media and also includes coordinating other staff who may be assigned to specific digital media tasks such as posting from live events, managing day-to- day website maintenance, managing online forms or creating e-newsletters.
3. Manage Tribal Administration’s and individual departments’ non-Tribal channel online presence and reputation such as through search engine optimization, or by claiming and managing Google Business Profiles, Google Maps or Apple Maps listings, LinkedIn listings or other third-party online listings of Tribal departments and projects.
4. Review and provide oversight to Tribal Administration departments’ requests for and use of digital media channels in accordance with the Tribe’s Social Media Policy and other applicable policies. Develop and administer procedures for carrying out relevant digital media policies.
5. Develop ways to use digital media as strategic tools to build knowledge of the Tribe for external audiences and to enhance communication within the Tribe for Members and employees. Define, develop and adhere to site style guide, content rules and best practices that provide a consistent voice, tone and style of online content. Work with Language and other departments to ensure, for example, that the Tribe’s Twulshootseed language is accurately presented on digital channels.
6. Assess Tribal Administration departments’, Tribal committees’ and others’ digital media opportunities, needs and problems; devise and present solutions; and implement. Examples include online application forms, online payment systems and interactive online solutions. Develop and implement digital media campaigns, plans and strategies such as to promote registration for departments’ upcoming events, participation in community planning, or action on various issues.
7. Manage relationships with third parties including website developers, hosts and related vendors. Determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system and computer capabilities required for new or revised websites.
8. Train and coordinate staff within Communications Department and in other departments in website and social media account updating, page design and enhancements, and best practices management. Lead overall strategy and content of Tribe’s various social media accounts, while collaborating with Content Manager and others to ensure the department’s messaging is consistent across all media including print and digital. Ensure adequate coverage for Tribal-owned digital channels so that the department can respond to emergent needs 24/7, 365 days a year.
9. Act as the department’s in-house digital media expert. Stay up to date on digital media best practices, trends and tools (including AI), laws and regulations regarding digital media (including ADA accessibility, commercial speech, Puyallup Tribe employee code of conduct and social media policies, and anti- spam laws). Apply new knowledge to work, and make recommendations to improve the Tribe’s digital media e