Content Writer

Full-time - Entry Level

Lincoln, NE

About the position

Do you love learning and sharing information with others? Would connecting people and sharing impactful messaging fuel your daily passion? As a content writer, you can help tell the story of Nebraska agriculture and the programs and services our agency provides. Come join a dynamic group of communications professionals at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). As NDA’s content writer, you would be responsible for helping share NDA’s story by taking what is happening in the agency and sharing the message with coworkers, other state agencies, stakeholders, the public and the media, in traditional and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Draft technical press releases, stories and social media content related to projects, initiatives, and/or educational efforts managed by the NDA by collaborating with subject matter experts and key stakeholders.
• Develop strong written content to assist internal and external audiences in understanding the roles and responsibilities of NDA.
• Serve as an editor to others for writing pieces, presentations, newsletters, documents and external communications, etc.
• Structure internal and external documents to meet the agency’s goals, mission and branding.
• Find unique leads to develop impactful and engaging stories and content to promote NDA’s work, agency initiatives and campaigns for both external and internal audiences.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical diploma or Associates Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in conducting public relations, information, or graphic art activities.
• Required experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in content creation both standard and digital.
• Experience and proficiency with video/photo editing and digital media formats.
• General knowledge of agriculture.
• A great, can-do attitude and the willingness to be a team player.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment