Legislative Communications Specialist (Hybrid/Onsite)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement

Social security

Military leave

Job summary

Washington State House Democratic Caucus in Olympia seeks a Communications Specialist to craft district-specific messaging, write press statements, and manage media relations during the legislative session. The ideal candidate has at least three years' experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to translate complex policy into plain language.

The role requires flexibility during sessions, collaboration with diverse teams, and a commitment to equity in public communication.

Qualifications

• At least three years of communications experience.
• Ability to translate complex policy into plain language.
• Excellent writing, editing, and messaging skills.
• Strong collaborative and independent work abilities.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create district-specific communication strategies for mass media and constituent outreach.
• Develop, design, and format visually engaging materials for web, print, electronic, and social media distribution.
• Collaborate with policy experts to explain complex policies in simple terms.
• Write press statements, talking points, editorials, video scripts, newsletters, speeches, and social copy.
• Produce audio/video clips, maintain member websites, and explore new media opportunities.
• Organize media events within districts and on the Capitol campus.
• Help maintain caucus webpages and social media accounts.
• Serve as a primary contact for reporters and coordinate media requests.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Clear concise communication

Equity and social justice awareness

Audience engagement

Policy literacy

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

WordPress

Granicus/GovDelivery

Job description

Washington State House Democratic Caucus in Olympia seeks a Communications Specialist to craft district-specific messaging, write press statements, and manage media relations during the legislative session. The ideal candidate has at least three years' experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to translate complex policy into plain language.

The role requires flexibility during sessions, collaboration with diverse teams, and a commitment to equity in public communication.