Sr. Communications Specialist

OpenGov Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

OpenGov Inc. based in California is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to enhance internal and external communications. The role encompasses managing company-wide communications, improving employer brand messaging, and overseeing social media presence. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in corporate communications and a comfort level with AI tools. Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $130,000, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and geographical location. Benefits include healthcare options, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employer brand, or social/content roles.
• Experience owning internal communication channels and social media presence.
• Proven ability to operate independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage company-wide communications.
• Run OpenGov’s corporate social channels.
• Produce content across internal and external channels weekly.
• Track engagement across all communication efforts.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Experience in corporate communications

Ability to simplify complex topics

Operation in ambiguous environments

Social media management

Tools

AI tools

Slack

Email

LinkedIn

Job description

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category‑leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high‑performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.

Summary

OpenGov is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist to own how we communicate with employees and how we show up across our owned channels. This role is responsible for making sure what we say—internally and externally—is clear, consistent, and easy to understand. You will take company priorities, product updates, and customer impact and turn them into messaging that employees understand and that shows up across channels like Slack, LinkedIn, and our careers site. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can operate independently, make decisions without a playbook, and consistently deliver high‑quality communication across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Write and manage company‑wide communications (Slack, email, announcements, leadership updates)
• Establish and run a clear, consistent cadence for internal communication
• Partner with leadership team to communicate priorities and key updates
• Ensure employees understand what’s happening across the company and why it matters

Employer Brand Messaging

• Ensure candidates understand what OpenGov does, why it matters, and what it’s like to work here
• Own and improve the careers site and candidate‑facing messaging
• Develop employee stories that reflect real work, real impact, and real teams
• Partner with the People team to support priority hiring needs with clear messaging

Social & Company Presence

• Run OpenGov’s corporate social channels
• Build a consistent, high‑quality presence that reflects company priorities, culture, and momentum
• Support leaders and employees in showing up on social in a way that is aligned and authentic
• Turn company moments (product launches, customer wins, events) into clear, simple posts

Create and Ship Content Consistently

• Produce content across internal and external channels on a weekly cadence
• Turn complex ideas into clear, concise messaging
• Use AI tools to draft, iterate, and scale content efficiently
• Respond quickly to company and market moments when needed

Measure and Improve

• Track engagement across internal communications, social channels, and employer brand efforts
• Use data and feedback to improve clarity, consistency, and reach over time

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employer brand, or social/content roles
• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Experience owning internal communication channels (Slack, email, company updates)
• Experience owning or contributing to social media presence, especially LinkedIn
• Proven ability to operate independently and make decisions in ambiguous environments
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Marketing, People, and leadership teams
• Comfortable using AI tools to increase speed and scale of content creation
• Interest in mission‑driven work and improving outcomes for communities through technology

Compensation

San Francisco, CA: $115,000 - $130,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Benefits That Work For You

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.