Public Affairs & Media Relations Consultant

DGS Office of External Affairs; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board in Olympia seeks a Communications Consultant 4 (or Consultant 3 in-training) to support media relations and develop communications plans for a state agency promoting public safety through liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor law administration.

The role manages internal and external communications, writes news releases in AP style, produces publications and video content, and advises senior leadership on strategic communication approaches.

Qualifications

• 7 years professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations (or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience).
• Ability to write news releases in AP style and prepare messages for executive-level staff.
• Experience communicating with broad and diverse audiences using various communication tools.
• Strong accountability, adaptability, and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations, publish publications and electronic content, and develop communications plans.
• Manage internal and external communications, write news releases, produce video content.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies for a state agency promoting public safety through liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor law administration.

Skills

News release writing

Audience communications

Executive messaging

Video production

Adobe products

SharePoint Online

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

SharePoint Online

Job description

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board in Olympia seeks a Communications Consultant 4 (or Consultant 3 in-training) to support media relations and develop communications plans for a state agency promoting public safety through liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor law administration.

The role manages internal and external communications, writes news releases in AP style, produces publications and video content, and advises senior leadership on strategic communication approaches.