State of Utah
Job Description
The Utah Office of Data Privacy is seeking an entry-level, full-time Communications Specialist to strengthen statewide awareness, stakeholder engagement, and event/media production in support of data privacy and records management coordination across Utah jurisdictions. This role will lead the development and management of communications initiatives, including the statewide Privacy directory, newsletters, targeted emails, multimedia content, and events.
Why join our team? Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that is shaping the future of data privacy in government. Our partners across state and federal agencies are deeply committed to serving Utah citizens efficiently, responsibly, and transparently. This role sits at the center of that mission and offers competitive health and retirement benefits, paid time off, education reimbursement, on‑site fitness options, discounted transit passes, and more.
Agency Utah Office of Data Privacy, part of The Department of Government Operations.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a statewide directory for privacy and records management professionals.
Develop and distribute communications content, including newsletters and targeted email campaigns.
Produce short‑form video and podcast content to support outreach and training efforts.
Plan and execute stakeholder engagement events, including an annual privacy conference and quarterly town halls.
Serve as a liaison to privacy and records management teams, partner jurisdictions, and external stakeholders.
Track and report on key performance metrics, including directory completeness, newsletter engagement, content production, and event attendance.
Provide basic design and branding support, and coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field OR 5+ years of professional job‑related experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with video production.
Knowledge of social outreach.
Project management and event coordination experience.
Supplemental Information
Employment contingent on passing a background check.
Typical office setting risks include adequate lighting, heating, ventilation, office equipment safe use, trip and fall hazards, fire regulations, etc.
Employee may need to sit comfortably, walk, stand, bend, carry light items, drive an automobile; no special physical demands required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Government Administration
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Why join our team? Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that is shaping the future of data privacy in government. Our partners across state and federal agencies are deeply committed to serving Utah citizens efficiently, responsibly, and transparently. This role sits at the center of that mission and offers competitive health and retirement benefits, paid time off, education reimbursement, on‑site fitness options, discounted transit passes, and more.
Agency Utah Office of Data Privacy, part of The Department of Government Operations.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a statewide directory for privacy and records management professionals.
Develop and distribute communications content, including newsletters and targeted email campaigns.
Produce short‑form video and podcast content to support outreach and training efforts.
Plan and execute stakeholder engagement events, including an annual privacy conference and quarterly town halls.
Serve as a liaison to privacy and records management teams, partner jurisdictions, and external stakeholders.
Track and report on key performance metrics, including directory completeness, newsletter engagement, content production, and event attendance.
Provide basic design and branding support, and coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field OR 5+ years of professional job‑related experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with video production.
Knowledge of social outreach.
Project management and event coordination experience.
Supplemental Information
Employment contingent on passing a background check.
Typical office setting risks include adequate lighting, heating, ventilation, office equipment safe use, trip and fall hazards, fire regulations, etc.
Employee may need to sit comfortably, walk, stand, bend, carry light items, drive an automobile; no special physical demands required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Government Administration
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