Nursing Advocacy Communications Specialist

American Federation of Teachers; Tukwila (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Nurses Association in Washington State seeks a skilled communicator to amplify nurses’ voice in workplace and public arena. You’ll turn complex issues in nursing, labor, and health care policy into clear messages that mobilize members and inform the public.

Working with Director of Marketing and Communications, you'll plan, produce, and edit content across email, web, social, newsletters, print, and promotional material to advance WSNA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in communications, PR, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or nonprofit/union/association work.
• Familiarity with nursing, labor relations, health care policy, advocacy, or professional association work.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across digital and print channels.
• Background in membership, event, program, campaign, or public affairs communications, including audience-focused content.
• Experience drafting media-facing materials (press releases, advisories, pitches) and supporting media relations.
• Ability to advise internal stakeholders on message clarity, audience fit, reputational considerations, and communication approach.
• Experience writing for multiple channels (email, web, social, newsletters, print) and cross-channel messaging.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit member communications, newsletters, web and social content, and campaign materials.
• Develop marketing communications that support membership recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Promote union and association events, trainings, conferences, and labor actions.
• Draft press releases, statements, advisories, and talking points, and support media outreach.
• Monitor news and social media and craft timely organizational responses on issues affecting nurses.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

AP style

Cross-channel comms

Storytelling

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Audience targeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Washington State Nurses Association in Washington State seeks a skilled communicator to amplify nurses’ voice in workplace and public arena. You’ll turn complex issues in nursing, labor, and health care policy into clear messages that mobilize members and inform the public.

Working with Director of Marketing and Communications, you'll plan, produce, and edit content across email, web, social, newsletters, print, and promotional material to advance WSNA’s mission.