Communications Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities Marketing & Communications

Washington State University; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Richland, WA, seeks a Communications Coordinator to enhance its marketing and outreach efforts. The candidate will engage with diverse audiences through effective communication strategies and content creation across multiple platforms. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and substantial experience in media relations are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee tuition waiver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media, public relations, or marketing.
• Ability to write engaging content for various platforms.
• Knowledge of AP Style and brand messaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support communication strategies for the Northwest Energy Futures.
• Create press releases, newsletters, and social media content.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing press releases

Content creation for social media

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Communications Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities Marketing & Communications

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 11, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

1281-YN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title

Communications Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities Marketing & Communications

Employee Type

Admin. Professional

Position Details

The Opportunity:

The Communication Coordinator is a member of the WSU Tri-Cities Office of Marketing and Communication, an in-house strategic and creative team that proactively brings the universities’ stories to a broad variety of audiences in support of WSU Tri-Cities’ mission.

This role provides communication support to the WSU Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) and the WSU Tri-Cities office of Marketing and Communication (MarCom). Working with the team on the Tri-Cities campus and colleagues throughout the WSU System, the Communication Coordinator works to promote INEF and WSU Tri-Cities activities and initiatives to a wide variety of audiences through press releases, one-pagers and informational handouts, e-newsletters and social media.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted through: August 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

This is a full time (1.0% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,386.85 - $6,031.91 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either five (5) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or five (5) years of other relevant professional experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to write press releases, news articles and content for websites and social media.
• Knowledge of AP Style, with an ability to follow editorial standards and apply university brand messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic marketing or communication plans.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing communications for a STEM or energy related organization or similar audiences.
• Proven ability to write interesting, accessible content about complex topics for both non-technical and scientific-interested audiences.
• Experience creating content for and managing social media accounts.
• Experience working with members of the media.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time with varying timelines and priorities
  
  

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WSU Tri-Cities - apply now to earn your degree

Department Name: Marketing and Communications

Location: Richland, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Published Writing Samples
  
  

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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