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Communications Specialist/Social Media Manager - Walton County

Employer
Georgia DNR - Wildlife Resources Division
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Communications Specialist I/II/III position

Job codes:
GSP040 - Communications Specialist I
GSP041 - Communications Specialist II
GSP042 - Communications Specialist III

Under broad supervision, the Social Media Manager will drive the promotion of recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters, anglers, and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts through strategic use of social media platforms. This position will plan, develop, and implement social media strategies and campaigns, capture and create content, and manage promotional activities.

Primary responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies to enhance the Wildlife Resources Division's presence and engagement across various platforms
  • Create and manage social media campaigns to promote hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, as well as research and management objectives
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to meet organizational needs
  • Write compelling and engaging content tailored to different social media platforms
  • Film, edit, and/or produce videos appropriate for social media to showcase research activities, wildlife management, and outdoor events
  • Collaborate with field staff to capture and create authentic and visually appealing content
  • Work closely with field staff and other departments to gather content for social media
  • Support the team in implementing new ideas and strategies to enhance public engagement and awareness

This position requires frequent communication with the public and our partner programs, moderate fieldwork including opportunities to work on Wildlife Management Areas and Public Fishing Areas, travel throughout Georgia to capture content, and the flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

GSP040 - Communications Specialist I
High School diploma/GED
AND
Three years of experience of communications or job-related experience

GSP041 - Communications Specialist II
High School diploma/GED
AND
Four years of experience of communications or job-related experience
OR
One year of experience required at the lower-level Communications Specialist I

GSP042 - Communications Specialist III
High School diploma/GED
AND
Five years of experience of communications or job-related experience
OR
One year of experience required at the lower-level Communications Specialist II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • DNR/WRD employment experience
  • Experience in wildlife management practices within a state or federal agency
  • Experience in science communication
  • Experience with professional social media management
  • Experience with Adobe editing Suites, Microsoft office Suites, and/or Hootsuite, or similar
  • Experience responding to customer inquiries
Job Field:
Fisheries
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Water and Soil Resources
Wildlife
GIS/Technology
Policy/Administrative
Community Forestry & Arboriculture
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Walton County
Salary:
$36,752.25 - Communications Specialist I
$40,995.03 - Communications Specialist II
$47,879.85 - Communications Specialist III
Job Benefits:

How to apply:

If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the email address below or mail a complete DNR Application for Employment to the following address:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Recruitment and Selection
2067 US Hwy 278, SE
Social Circle, GA 30025
WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov 

Application Deadline:

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