Digital Director 2 New Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

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Digital Director 2

Salary
$77,379.00 – $117,536.00 Annually
Location Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number

N-2025-26957

Department
Public Utility Commission
Division
PU Cmncs Off
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
7/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
G0589
Position Number
00064374
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00171200
Bureau / Division
Office of Communications
Worksite Address
400 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Shannon Marciano
Contact Phone
717.787.8714
Contact Email
ra-puchr@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

Are you a creative techie who enjoys being on the forefront of digital and online technology? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) seeks a dynamic, creative leader to drive our digital media strategy and expand our online presence. In this independent and pivotal role, you will create engaging content across social platforms, enhance audience interaction, and elevate our online impact in alignment with the PAPUC’s strategic plan. This is an opportunity for innovation and real public impact! We are looking for a creative director to oversee the implementation of digital technologies for a fast-paced state agency.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Digital Director oversees the agency’s digital presence, including design, development, implementation, and maintenance for day-to-day operations of the PAPUC’s social media, website, graphic creation, and video production.
The core job duties include developing and implementing the PAPUC’s digital strategy and communications plan; performing the full range of supervisory duties to oversee social media, website, video, and graphics responsibilities; monitoring, reviewing, interpreting, and reporting on social media analytics; staying informed of new technologies and trends to keep the PAPUC at the forefront of digital developments leading content management for the PAPUC’s website; and overseeing the design of video and graphics for social media and website use. Apply today to advance your digital communications career and make a positive public impact!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years as a Digital Director 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of professional communications experience, including four years in digital communications, and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

You must possess four years of experience managing communications professionals in a state government communications office or comparable organization.
You must possess six years of experience with the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other design-based programs and HTML knowledge Solid digital writing and editing techniques
Knowledge of social media platforms, content management systems, and web and social media analytics programs
How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.