Communications Manager – State Agency – $36/hr W2 – Phoenix Hybrid – Closes Tuesday

SunSoft Online; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoft Online is hiring a Communications Manager for a state agency in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves developing communication procedures, drafting media releases, and creating talking points for agency leadership.

You will publish materials, respond to media inquiries, and craft branding templates while coaching colleagues. The work operates on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote) with a W2 arrangement, and requires in-person interviews in Phoenix within a week of the close.

Qualifications

• Phoenix metro residency with your city on your resume.
• U.S. citizen or green card holder, no sponsorship.
• W2 only.

Responsibilities

• Developing communication procedures and policies for various situations and crises.
• Drafting and publishing media releases to announce agency news and critical public information.
• Developing talking points for agency and state leadership.
• Responding to media inquiries.
• Writing letters, memos, and business correspondence.
• Communicating with media outlets and journalists and creating press kits.
• Developing branding materials and templates including style guides and brand templates.
• Coaching team members on communication skills.
• Representing the agency at conferences, events, task forces, and workgroups.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Communications Manager – State Agency – $36/hr W2 – Phoenix Hybrid – Closes Tuesday

Contract | SunSoft Online | United States

Posted On 09/18/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 2992

Location Phoenix AZ

Client Name AZ

Job Opening Status In-progress

Technology

Number of Positions 1

City Phoenix

State/Province Arizona

85001

Job Description

Communications Manager – State Agency – $36/hr W2 – Phoenix Hybrid – Closes Tuesday

SunSoftOnline is hiring a Communications Manager for an Arizona state agency.

Requirements

• Phoenix metro residency with your city on your resume
• bachelor's degree
• U.S. citizen or green card holder, no sponsorship
• W2 only.

The work

developing communication procedures and policies for various situations and crises. Drafting and publishing media releases to announce agency news and critical public information. Developing talking points for agency and state leadership. Responding to media inquiries. Writing letters, memos, and business correspondence. Communicating with media outlets and journalists and creating press kits. Developing branding materials and templates including style guides and brand templates. Coaching team members on communication skills. Representing the agency at conferences, events, task forces, and workgroups.

The facts:

• $36/hr W2
• hybrid, 3 days onsite in Phoenix and 2 remote
• Mon-Fri, 8-5
• October 19 through December 31, 2026
• in-person interview in Phoenix within a week of the close
• HireRight background check and drug screening.