Strategic Communications Lead, Senate Caucus (Remote)

State of Washington; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Washington State Senate seeks a Public Information Officer for the Senate Republican Caucus in Olympia. You will create and distribute news releases, speeches, and social content, serving as a liaison to the media and coordinating with communications staff.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and at least three years in journalism or public affairs. Proficiency in MS Office, social platforms, and AI tools is expected; strong AP style is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, communications, or related field.
• Minimum three years of professional journalism, public relations, or public affairs experience.
• Strong writing in AP style and ability to source information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news releases, op-eds, speeches, and social media content.
• Lead media outreach and build relationships with the press.
• Research policy initiatives and summarize legislation for communications goals.
• Manage direct mail and information collateral with design teams.
• Monitor media coverage and support Senators' legislative objectives.
• Adopt new technologies to enhance deliverables for Senators.

Skills

Strong writing & editing

Media outreach

Aptitude for rapid learning

MS Office proficiency

Social media & AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Public relations or communications

Political science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Social media platforms

Canva

AI-based content tools

Job description

The Washington State Senate seeks a Public Information Officer for the Senate Republican Caucus in Olympia. You will create and distribute news releases, speeches, and social content, serving as a liaison to the media and coordinating with communications staff.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and at least three years in journalism or public affairs. Proficiency in MS Office, social platforms, and AI tools is expected; strong AP style is essential.