Job Description

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking to hire a Digital Communications Coordinator. The Digital Communications Coordinator is an essential part of the Communications Team and manages the gaming commission’s day-to-day social media and web strategy. This position requires close coordination with the Director of Communications to facilitate all aspects of external and internal communications. The successful candidate must be tech-savvy and possess a strong knowledge of multimedia production, digital marketing and communications strategy.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Implement effective digital strategies across multiple platforms to enhance public engagement, support transparency and raise overall awareness of MGC’s work
Execute the production of MGC’s live stream for public meetings, news conferences and events
Storyboard, shoot, edit and distribute video segments featuring MGC news and programs
Maintain the agency’s website MassGaming.com, including required timely posting
Maintain MGC’s intranet site MGCConnect and generate engaging content about MGC employees, initiatives, and events
Develop high-quality graphic design for distribution on agency websites and social media
Generate, edit, publish and share engaging visual content on a daily basis that promotes and supports work across MGC departments and divisions
Design brochures, signage, and collateral for MGC use
Assist with branding and marketing campaigns for MGC initiatives, e.g., GameSense, PlayMyWay, Fair Deal
Create and distribute a monthly newsletter
Manage digital marketing initiatives and direct email campaigns
Track analytics and measure performance of digital content to inform decision-making and communications strategy
Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new projects
Assist with the development of overall communications strategy and key messaging
Assist with the facilitation of press conferences and media interviews
Assemble, maintain and distribute a daily compilation of relevant news articles
Assist with the gathering of briefing materials for events and speaking engagements
Direct, ensure and maintain the consistent quality of MGC’s brand standards and identity

Skills and Qualifications:
Strong writing, editorial and communications skills
Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams and drive projects independently
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to juggle multiple assignments and excel in a highly visible, high-pressure environment
Knowledge of and experience in social media and electronic communications, required
Experience shooting, storyboarding, and editing video (live video production strongly preferred)
Experience with WordPress or similar web software
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred
Experience with graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) strongly preferred
Experience with motion graphics (AfterEffects) preferred
Experience with Google Analytics preferred
Experience with email marketing software like Constant Contact preferred

Experience, Education, and Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Business or related field, required
Minimum of 3 years related experience required

Along with a resume and cover letter, please submit a portfolio including video and/or graphic design projects.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011). Under the law, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

Official Title: Digital Commun Coord, MGC
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-101 Federal Street – Boston
Job: Unclassified
Agency: Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Feb 14, 2019, 4:36:45 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 56,947.00 – 74,031.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Trupti Banda – 617-979-8400
Confidential: No

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