Communications Consultant

Please Note: The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications within the starting salary range of $86000 - $97000 annually. Our primary physical office is in Olympia WA. This is a hybrid position with the ability to telework however you will need to travel to in-person activities meetings and events according to business needs.

Why work for the Office of the Governor

Are you a strong communicator who enjoys telling stories connecting people with useful information and helping make complex issues easier to understand As part of the Governors Office communications team youll help share the Governors priorities policies and initiatives with people across Washington. Your work will include creating clear accurate and accessible written and visual content that helps the public better understand the work of state government.

The job opportunity

In this role youll collaborate with communications professionals across state agencies research and gather information and help ensure messaging is clear timely and consistent. Youll also support the Governor at public events capturing photographs and video and helping turn those moments into engaging content for digital channels.

This is a fast-paced role for someone who enjoys variety can manage multiple priorities and deadlines and pays close attention to detail. If youre a thoughtful communicator who values accuracy collaboration and public serviceand want to use your skills to help connect Washingtonians with the work of their governmentwe encourage you to apply.

What youll work on

• Draft accessible and accurate press releases statements announcements and other written communications for the Governors Office based on established policy objectives initiatives events and other source materials.
• Coordinate with communications staff in Cabinet agencies and other state agencies to gather information confirm facts support consistent messaging and promote clear plain-language communications regarding the Governors priorities and initiatives.
• Staff the Governor at public events and appearances capturing photographs and video for use by the Governors Office and digital communications channels.
• Monitor and track communications and event-related deadlines assignments approvals and final materials to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with the digital content team to adapt written photographic and video content for social media websites and other digital platforms to increase public awareness and engagement.
• Research and gather information from state agencies public sources and other appropriate resources to support the development of accurate communications materials and respond to routine requests for information.
• Review and proofread communications materials for accuracy clarity grammar consistency plain-language use and alignment with established messaging and formatting standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with the following:
  • Writing and editing clear accurate concise communications for different audiences and platforms using plain-language principles.
  • Adapting written and visual content for different communication channels audiences and formats including digital and social media.
  • Reviewing communications materials for accuracy grammar clarity consistency and alignment with established messaging style and formatting standards.
  • Using basic photography and video techniques to capture usable photographs in a variety of event or public settings.
• Proficient in researching information from multiple sources synthesizing key details and identifying information that needs clarification verification or additional review before it is communicated publicly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with communications professionals policy staff subject-matter experts event organizers and other partners to gather information coordinate activities and produce timely communications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines adjusting priorities as needed while maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback adapting work to meet established expectations and communicating when additional direction or clarification is needed.
• Ability to use sound judgment when working with sensitive unclear or potentially high-impact information including recognizing when an issue requires additional review or direction and appropriately protecting confidential privileged or personal information.
• Ability to learn and grow: Curious about themselves and others take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses and use their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
• Ability to meet the needs of others: Flexible adaptable customer-service focused and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people we work with and serve.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge of legal issues public policy or policy implementation when researching developing or reviewing communications materials.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Dont let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.

What we offer:

We foster a culture of integrity innovation inclusion and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

Please visit our website for a full list of benefits available to employees. Heres a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that we offer:

• An environment of diversity equity inclusion and belonging
• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays 14 paid vacation days (minimum) and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs

Application Process: Once youve decided to apply for a state government job youll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying please call 7-1-1 or 1-.

When completing your application we encourage you to attach all of the following:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References: at least three professional references and their contact information.

Questions:

Our Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process please email us at

The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.