Communications Consultant 4 In-Training at Washington State Health Care Authority | Olympia, WA | $65K/yr – $87K/yr

Communications Consultant 4 In-Training

Olympia, WA (Unknown)

$65K/yr – $87K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Owns agency-wide communications strategy and execution across intranet, website, video, and education materials, shaping content, visuals, and stakeholder engagement.

Leads content creation and governance for internal and external audiences.
Coordinates messaging for executive leadership and Board interactions.
Drives education, accessibility, and data visualization initiatives across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Regularly suggests, writes and issues content for the agency-wide intranet.
Identifies LCB relevant news from online news sources and issues links or summaries for WSLCB Board and staff.
Organizes and produces website content using usability standards for a broad audience.
Serves as backup to Graphics Design Senior for updates to website.
Serves as the agency’s plain language lead to ensure compliance with Executive Orders and meet the needs of the general public.
Works closely with the agency Public Health Education Liaison and agency staff to create strategic and professional education materials for diverse audiences.
Determines need and type of information and education programs appropriate for employees, stakeholders and general public.
Produces and edits video content including scripts and selecting audio accompaniment for internal and external audiences.
Records, edits and produces video content using Adobe Creative Suite products.
Drafts and coordinates quarterly-newsletter "Topics and Trends" for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

To qualify at the Communications Consultant 4 level:
Seven (7) years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations performing tasks such as writing news releases in AP style, preparing messages and presentations for executive-level staff, and communicating with broad and diverse audiences using a variety of communication tools.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, or public relations.
AND
Three (3) years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations performing tasks such as writing news releases in AP style, preparing messages and presentations for executive-level staff, and communicating with broad and diverse audiences using a variety of communication tools.
Additional professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations will be substituted, year for year, for education.
To qualify at the Communications Consultant 3 level:
Five (5) years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations performing tasks such as writing news releases in AP style, preparing messages and presentations for executive-level staff, and communicating with broad and diverse audiences using a variety of communication tools.
OR

Preferred

Skilled in Adobe Products and/or video production and editing.
Skilled in SharePoint Online

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
Employee Assistance Program- confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work

Washington State Health Care Authority

Work at a place that is mission-driven and cares about those we serve!View all HCA job postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/hcaThe Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB), School Employee Benefits board (SEBB), and COFA Islander Health Care programs. We work with partners to help ensure Washingtonians have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.At HCA, one person can make a difference. We value our employees and we're always striving for a better workplace based on their input. If you want to work with people who care about the work they do, in an organization where you are more than a number, HCA is the place for you.What we have to offer you:•Meaningful work.•Friendly coworkers.•A safe, pleasant workplace.•A great total compensation package.•A beautiful place to call home in Olympia, Washington.Social media comment policy: hca.wa.gov/about-hca/social-media-comment-policy

Founded in 1998

Olympia, Washington, USA

1.1K employees (26 in marketing)

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