Copywriter

THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED, FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS WILL BE JUNE 29, 2026.

About the Department

The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about us here.)

About this Position

The Commerce Director's Office provides centralized finance, budget, communications, marketing, legal, IT and HR services and resources for the Department's divisions and attached boards.

The Copywriter reports to the Communication Director and is responsible for the development of content for all the Department's various programs. The Copywriter coordinates with subject matter experts in the drafting and editing of press releases, web articles, newsletters and print material as needed. This position also reviews documents to ensure they meet Commerce brand standards, AP Style guidelines and are remediated to meet Section 508 (ADA) guidelines.

What are we looking for?

Education and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in English, creative or technical writing, journalism, marketing, communications or a similar field
• Applicable experience in copywriting, copyediting or similar fields
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Professional writing and communication styles wtih Section 508 (ADA) compliance and document remediation software or the ability to learn;
• Project management
• Brand guidelines and standards and how to implement them
• Writing for media, press releases, copy editing
• Writing for web, social and other digital channels
• User experience and design
• Microsoft Office, Word and PowerPoint templates and forms; Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Acrobat a plus
• Social media, email listserv and website management

Ability to:

• Work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Manage multiple competing priorities
• Stay organized and efficiently manage files and information
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in their work
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and colleagues
• Work well both independently and in a group
• Quickly become familiar with Commerce programs and structure

How to apply:

Apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter. Please note: You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education and certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.

Benefits:

• Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life balance

o Health coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid vacation and sick leave and holidays

o And more…

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify.

Other important information to be aware of:

• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
• If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three samples of original writing.
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the state of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.