MEDC Corporate: Press Secretary bei State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Press Secretary.

The Press Secretary is responsible for executing strategic and proactive public relations efforts for the Michigan Economic Development (MEDC) and its Make It In Michigan economic development strategy. This position leads the day-to-day interaction with in-state media, provides guidance to public relations partners, both across state government and among external contractors, and executes messaging initiatives to support MEDC’s perception management and story-telling efforts and key stakeholder engagement. This position works cross-functionally across all MEDC business units and serves as the organization’s lead spokesperson on a wide range of issues.    

This position may work a hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule located in Lansing, Michigan at MEDC Headquarters. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.   

Position Duties

Minimum Education: 

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Other Qualifications

NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
 
For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers. Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org.