L&I Communications Consultant 4

Responsibilities

• Work with Insurance Services, Graphic Design, Public Affairs and other partners to coordinate the updating, design, translation, publication, and distribution of all L&I public facing documents and communications impacted by legislative changes that expand rights related to workers compensation.
• Conceptualize and create content; design and create digital media content using common software tools; write and edit copy, web site content, and other publications.
• Work with contractors and our language access team to develop translated versions of material.
• Create and carry out distribution plans for newly updated publications.
• Develop talking points and other background materials.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and co-workers on communication, marketing, and education efforts.
• Conceptualize, create and strategize distribution of video, social media and other digital products to educate the public about the changes and other agency initiatives and programs, and support other communications consultants and agency programs with special projects as capacity allows.
• Identify communication goals, needs, issues, and audiences.
• Develop strategies and specific concepts for digital media that meets goals.
• Assist with the production and publication of digital media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field and three years of writing or editing experience; or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain technical subjects in plain language.
• Skills and experience laying out text, selecting visuals, updating graphic elements, and ensuring accessibility of PDF publications.
• Demonstrated skills in social media, including video and written communications.
• Ability to write in plain language about complex topics in multiple formats.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and their impact on customers and the agency.
• Ability to work in partnership and collaboration with others.
• Ability to keep customers, supervisor, and co-workers informed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess public attitudes and concerns and respond proactively.

Benefits

• State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
• Although there are periodic in-person requirements, this position supports a majority teleworking schedule. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
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