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 agency’s lead writer and editor, helping shape the agency’s 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 ESD’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Serve as the agency’s lead writer and editor, developing and maintaining editorial standards, including AP style, plain language, and consistent agency voice and tone.
• Write, edit, proofread, and approve agency communications, including webpages, press releases, newsletters, legislative reports, briefings, blogs, and digital media content.
• Lead web content strategy and management efforts, ensuring public-facing and internal websites provide accurate, accessible, timely and well-organized information.
• Collaborate with agency leadership, communications professionals, and subject matter experts to develop communication strategies, improve content quality, and support high-priority agency initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training, coaching, and editorial guidance to strengthen writing, editing, and plain-language communication practices across the agency.

To request a detailed position description, click here 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 Bachelor’s 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:

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.

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. Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete. Our agency's mission and values drive 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; that's 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, 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.

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