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Communication Consultant 5
Washington State Health Care Authority
USA (Unknown)Full time$6K/mo – $8K/mo
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Communication Consultant 5
USA (Unknown)
$6K/mo – $8K/moMid LevelFull time
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Strategic communications leadership and agency priorities
- Advise agency director and leadership on communication strategies to advance agency priorities, including legislative, rule, and policy work affecting multiple programs and divisions.
- Serve as communications specialist and professional consultant to agency and division heads in communications and public relations, ensuring alignment and impact across the agency.
- Develop and coordinate agency public information policy and activities with other governmental agencies and boards.
- Make policy decisions pertaining to communication issues.
- Partner with Executive Team to manage external risks, issue management, and reputational risk.
- Develop, deploy, and measure strategic outreach plans and narratives for agency initiatives, legislative priorities, budget requests, and high-stakes policy development across all agency programs and divisions.
- Use data and analytics to inform and advise management of communications strategies and outcomes.
- Agency online presence. content creation, and technical administration
- Lead agency website, email delivery system, social media platforms, and survey software as technical administrator and front-end developer. Provides training and support for group topic administrator and contributors.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability through previous roles or education to meet the competencies below. Roles could be experience gained through military service, volunteer leadership, consulting, self-employment, previous roles in strategic communications, public relations, and media management, certifications, or non-traditional jobs.
- The required competencies include:
- Strategic communications and Public Relations:
- Ability to plan, organize, lead, and direct comprehensive communications and public relations programs.
- Skilled in developing information and public relations strategies that support agency mission, vision, and values.
- Skills in analyzing public understanding of agency programs and evaluating effectiveness of communications.
- Research skills to determine cost-effective outreach strategies and proper communications outlets.
- Analytical & Critical Thinking:
- Ability to conduct environmental scanning to anticipate and respond to public information needs.
- Skill in analyzing public understanding of programs and evaluating effectiveness of communications.
Preferred
- In-depth and proficient computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of GovDelivery platforms and newsletter setup and production
- Knowledge of news media operations and experience working with reporters and editors.
- Experience working independently or in a team environment.
- Understanding and application of disability laws and regulations (ADA, Rehab Act, WAC 67-25).
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits
- Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
- Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
- Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
- To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
- The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
- Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
- Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
- The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
- Retirement and Deferred Compensation
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)
Salaries
Posted range
$6K/mo – $8K/mo
Taken straight from the job posting.
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
26 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
12.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$36.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.8%
Direct
48.4%
Referral
27.1%
Social
2.2%
Paid
0.3%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~1.1K