Strategic Communications Lead for Senate Caucus

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

Job summary

State of Washington's Senate Republican Caucus in Olympia seeks a Public Information Officer to craft and distribute press materials, develop constituent information, and use traditional media, social platforms, and direct mail to achieve communications goals.

You will source and summarize policy initiatives, manage media relationships, monitor coverage, and work with graphics and web teams to produce newsletters and digital content; in-person during sessions with some remote work in interim.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, political science or related field.
• Minimum three years of professional journalism, public relations, or public affairs experience.
• Strong writing and editing in journalism style and AP style.
• Proficiency in MS Office, social media, and familiarity with generative AI platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn legislative processes and adapt communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit news releases, op-eds, speeches, talking points, newsletters and social content.
• Lead media outreach to secure interview opportunities and liaise with press.
• Research policy initiatives using legislative sources and interviews.
• Manage direct mail and information collateral with design teams for mailings and digital distribution.
• Monitor media coverage and inform Senate members of relevant trends and goals.
• Develop in-depth familiarity with policy areas for assigned members.

Skills

Strong writing & AP style

Media outreach & management

Legislative knowledge fast learner

MS Office + social media + AI

Adapting to new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/PR/communications/political science or related

Certifications in SEO/digital communications a plus

Tools

Canva

Video editing software

Job description

State of Washington's Senate Republican Caucus in Olympia seeks a Public Information Officer to craft and distribute press materials, develop constituent information, and use traditional media, social platforms, and direct mail to achieve communications goals.

You will source and summarize policy initiatives, manage media relationships, monitor coverage, and work with graphics and web teams to produce newsletters and digital content; in-person during sessions with some remote work in interim.