Communications Specialist

Full 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. The specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for outreach and awareness campaigns.

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, and this role sits at the center of that mission.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how data privacy is understood, communicated, and implemented across government, helping ensure public trust as technology and data use continue to evolve.

As a pivotal member of an innovative team, your work will make a meaningful impact for Utah residents while contributing to policy and practices that will define the future of privacy in the public sector.

In addition to purposeful work, we offer competitive health and retirement benefits, generous paid time off to support work-life balance, education reimbursement, on-site fitness options with exercise time, discounted transit passes, and more, so you can grow professionally while taking care of what matters most.

Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer. The Agency:To learn more about The Department of Government Operations check us out by clicking here.

You can read more about the Utah Office of Data Privacy, click here, where our mission is to promote privacy as a cornerstone of public trust by supporting governmental entities in protecting personal data, fostering transparency, and empowering individuals to maintain control over their information.

Requirements

As the Communications Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining 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, as well as 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

Minimum Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field OR have 5+ years professional job related experience

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Experience with video production.

• Knowledge of social outreach.

• Project management and event coordination experience.

Additional Information

• Employment contingent on passing a background check.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.