Content and Editorial Specialist (CC4)

The ideal candidate is an accomplished writer and editor with experience in content strategy digital communications and web content management. They demonstrate proficiency in AP style plain language and editorial standards along with strong attention to detail sound judgment and the ability to collaborate across diverse programs to deliver clear accurate and consistent agencywide communications.

Position overview:

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking a skilled communications professional to join the Office of Communications & Outreach as a Content and Editorial Specialist(Communications Consultant 4). In this role you will serve as the agencys lead writer and editor helping shape the agencys voice strengthen editorial consistency and ensure communications are clear accurate accessible and responsive to the needs of diverse audiences.

The Office of Communications & Outreach develops and implements communication strategies that increase awareness understanding and the use of ESD and WorkSource services and programs.

As a Content and editorial Specialist you will collaborate with communications professionals leadership and subject matter experts across the agency to strengthen communication practices provide editorial guidance maintain writing standards and support the development of effective digital and written content.

This position is based in Olympia Washington and requires the successful candidate report to the designated work location as required.

In this role you will lead agencywide editorial efforts support digital content strategy and contribute to communications initiatives that advance ESDs mission and strategic priorities.

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Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

Seven (7) years of equivalent education/ experience.

Experience includes writing/editing/translating.

Option 2:

Associates degree in English communications journalism humanities public relations or related field and

Five (5) years of writing editing and translating experience.

Option 3:

A Bachelors degree in English communications journalism humanities public relations or related field and

Three (3) three years of writing editing and translating experience.

Required equity competencies:

The ability to take action to learn and grow.

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

The required experience includes:

Research & Program Evaluation Skills:Ability to assess public understanding and recommend improvements.

Adaptability & Multitasking Skills:Flexibility to handle evolving responsibilities.

Media Relations & Content Dissemination Skills:Proficiency in managing communication with mass media.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. Additionally we ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents.Any documents uploaded through this platform will be securely transmitted electronically to support application review.

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Ouragencys mission and valuesdrive every decision that we make determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access Love Belonging Equity and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; thats why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural ethnic racial religious sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities people over 40 years of age people with religious beliefs veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process if you need this job announcement in an alternate format or if you have general questions about this opportunity please contact or at 360.867.8629 or the Talent Acquisition Team prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please contact or or toll free Washington Relay 711.

This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.