Deputy Communications Director 2

Are you ready to shape the conversation that defines our state's public health future as a strategic leader? The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking a dynamic Deputy Communications Director 2 to amplify our message though high-impact media relations and creative multi-channel content. If you thrive in demanding environments and possess the vision to turn complex policy into compelling public narratives, your expertise belongs here. Apply today to lead our voice and inspire community trust!

As a Deputy Communications Director 2, you will craft high-level content including news releases, op-eds, speeches, and public health materials, translating complex data into clear narratives for the public. Serving as a primary media contact, you will manage daily inquiries, coordinate expert interviews, and maintain media databases. You will be responsible for the creation and distribution of diverse informational tools, from fact sheets and brochures to videos and manuals, ensuring consistent messaging across all internal and external channels. Additionally, you will oversee the logistics and execution of news conferences and town halls, collaborating with state agencies and providing critical research briefings to senior staff. You will manage the technical dissemination of news via software such as Meltwater, update the department's digital newsroom, and capture original photography and video of agency activities. By translating policy into public understanding, you will ensure the agency's mission remains transparent and accessible to local, state, and national audiences.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in preparing public relations promotion through all media; and a bachelor’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, English, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must possess a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.