Communications Consultant 4 (Writer / Editor)

The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include : ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities.

The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Description

The OSOS is looking for a Writer / Editor (Communications Consultant 4). This position reports to the OSOS Deputy Director of External Affairs, under general direction, and is fundamentally responsible for writing and editing all written material for interdivisional, media, and public communications produced by the Office of Secretary of State.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs collection, preparation, and distribution of all written informational materials intended for public, media, and interdivisional agency and executive communications.
• Generates and directs preparation of written content for brochures, correspondence, technical documents, policies and procedures, flyers, forms, letters, speeches, news releases, media advisories, talking points, op-ed articles, white papers, publications, electronic and printed newsletters, blog posts, and more.
• Reviews, edits, and proofreads all written agency and executive communications intended for public, media, or cross-divisional distribution to ensure spelling, style, and grammatical accuracy, as well as appropriateness for final typing, printing, and / or publication.

Media Relations

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, sex, marital status, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or any real or perceived sensory, mental or physical ability.

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