Lottery Content Manager (15530)

The Montana Lottery is more than Scratch tickets and big jackpots — we’re a Montana‑built organization that reinvests directly into the communities we serve. Since voters created the Lottery in 1986, we’ve been focused on delivering fun, responsible entertainment while generating meaningful revenue for the state. To date, we’ve awarded more than $1.06 billion in prizes and returned over $386.5 million to support important state programs and local economies. Learn more about who we are and what we do at montanalottery.com.

Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a Content Manager who sees storytelling not just as a skill, but as a strategic advantage. As a state agency with the heart of a business, we move with intention, innovate with purpose, and expect our brand to reflect the professionalism and creativity of a modern enterprise.

This role is the agency’s first line of communication — the voice that shapes how we show up to the public, partners, and media. The ideal candidate brings exceptional writing and speaking abilities, website management, along with seasoned media relations experience, ensuring our message is clear, consistent, and compelling across every channel.

If you thrive on crafting messages that move people, elevate brands, and drive engagement, you might be the creative force we’re searching for. In this role, you’ll develop, share and monitor information to keep the public and other organizations informed about issues concerning the Montana Lottery. You’ll also create and maintain a positive image for the Lottery by directing public-facing promotional and informational communications about the Montana Lottery and all our products.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Create and manage communications that keep the public and partners informed about Montana Lottery initiatives.

• Lead content strategy across all Lottery-owned channels, including the website, social media, and in-location digital displays.

• Maintain brand consistency by serving as the final editor for all public-facing written and visual content.

• Contribute to departmental leadership and agency-wide strategic planning.

• Oversee all promotional and informational content for Montana Lottery and its products.

• Build and maintain website content using tools such as WordPress.

• Collaborate with IT and creative teams to improve and troubleshoot digital advertising displays.

• Analyze user behavior with tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to guide content decisions.

• Manage communication platforms (e.g. GovDelivery) and ensure seamless integration with internal data systems.

• Lead and support a team of content creators.

• Coordinate sponsorships and community partnerships, including proposal review and fulfillment.

What the successful candidate needs to bring to the table…

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or a closely related field.

• Minimum of two years of small team management experience.

• Three years of job-related experience, including experience with media, press release writing and distribution, websites and social media platforms.

• Other combinations of education and experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Competencies:

• Advanced level of verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of digital and written marketing.

• Advanced knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

• Ability to identify, communicate and resolve problems effectively.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.  You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency?

Look here to see the additional benefits!  They include:

• Work/life Balance

• Health Coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. 

• And more…

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation (criminal, financial, and driving). This investigation may continue into the time period after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are, in the opinion of the Montana Lottery, not favorable, employment will not continue.

• Only online applications are accepted.  By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application

• The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.  After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.   For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here,  .