Web Editor - Communications Specialist 3

Working Title : Web Editor

Job Class : Communications Specialist 3

Agency : Pollution Control Agency

Job ID

: 89707

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

: 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date

: 11 / 10 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit

: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

Division / Unit

: Operations Division / Communications Operation

Work Shift / Work Hours

: Day Shift

Days of Work

: Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: No

Salary Range :

$32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

Classified Status

: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union

: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE

FLSA Status

: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : 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.

As the Web Editor, this editorial position provides writing and editing services to advance the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's communications goals and strategies. The position is responsible for planning, writing, editing, and publishing content for the agency's external websites and will support content development for email, documents and reports, and other projects. This position will lead the editorial planning team to ensure consistency and coordination among earned, owned, and paid media. As lead writer and editor for web content, this position coordinates with communications teammates and internal partners to ensure web copy is accurate, engaging, and written for web audiences. In supporting agency-wide use of mass email, this individual advises on list management distribution strategies. The position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the agency's style guide and working with internal audiences to ensure adherence through proofreading services and advisement.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications :

Three (3) years of professional experience in strategic communications.

Advanced understanding of Drupal web content management system (CMS) and ability to manage and develop major content areas on the web site using analytics.

Advanced knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques as related to the planning, composing and editing of various publications.

Demonstrated skills in writing and editing, including the ability to translate technical, scientific, bureaucratic and legal language into clear, understandable plain language.

Experience using an array of web-based and social media tools.

Experience in interpersonal communication tactics, including conflict resolution and consensus building activities.

Human relations and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Strong project management skills to include developing and implementing effective communications plans.

Ability to meet tight timetables and deadlines.

Experience organizing and executing public events and activities with multiple stakeholders and deliverables.

Demonstrated success building relationships with media representing diverse and underrepresented groups.

Strong knowledge of political process and / or experience working in a political environment.

Understanding of risk communication and crisis communication strategies.

Ability to consult with programs and identify which, among a broad range of communication strategies, would best suit the program's needs.

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.