Title: Digital Manager

State Role Title: Special Assistant

Hiring Range: $85,000-95,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Office of the Governor

Location: Governor's Office

Agency Website: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job Responsibilities
● Help develop and execute an integrated digital strategy — including but not limited to social media, content creation, and website management
● Manage the Digital Associate
● Assist with internal digital operations and processes
● Lead on drafting and posting social media copy across platforms
● Identify new opportunities for online engagement and track digital trends to further amplify the Governor’s message
● Assist with capturing content as needed
● Track analytics and data
● All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications
● At least (3) three years of professional experience managing social media platforms for a public official, organization, brand, or political candidate
● Proficiency in graphic design software or programs, such as Canva or Adobe Suite
● Excellent writing skills and close attention to detail
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Ability to manage and complete multiple projects under competing and tight deadlines

Additional Considerations

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three digital samples to press75@governor.virginia.gov with the subject line “Digital Manager.”

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Please note that this position will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

Name: Suzanne Swinson

Phone: 804-225-4839

Email: suzanne.swinson@governor.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.