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Working Title: Media & Public Affairs Director

Job Class: Communications Manager 1

Agency: Commerce Department

+ **Job ID** : 87739

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept

+ **Division/Unit** : Communications

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions

The Media & Public Affairs Director leads proactive communications strategy for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, in close collaboration with the Communications Director, Chief of Staff, and Commissioner. Operating with a high level of autonomy, this position manages major media relations, public affairs, and consumer engagement efforts, while aligning communications plans with agency priorities and strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

4 years of strategic, high-level management, and leadership experience that includes:

+ Communication and Public Relations experience at the state, Tribal, federal, or local government, or equivalent private sector experience.

+ Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff.

Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.

A bachelor's degree in the areas of Mass Communications, Journalism or Public Relations or a closely related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

An advanced degree in Mass Communications, Journalism or Public Relations or closely related field can be substituted for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above requirement will be further evaluated on:

+ Ability to plan and implement external communication campaigns, media relations activities and events.

+ Strong public relations and interpersonal skills to develop internal and external relationships with collaborators, key stakeholders and news media.

+ Strong project management skills, ability to effectively use Asana or other project management system.

+ Excellent skills in writing and editing, with advanced skills in developing press releases and media materials.

+ Tech savvy, with ability to learn and use new technology and communication tools, such as GovDelivery, Adobe or other software.

+ Proficiency in creating, posting and sharing creative, engaging social media content for an organization, and assessing analytics, for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Preferred Qualifications

+ More than four (4) years of experience in journalism and public relations.

+ Experience in government service.

+ Extensive knowledge of and experience working with in a regulatory environment.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.