Communications Specialist-Content Writer

$65,624 - $68,640/Yr

Hopelink - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Redmond, WA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Communications Specialist-Content Writer at Hopelink plays a crucial role in supporting brand communications through storytelling and editorial production. This position involves crafting various written materials, including press releases, newsletters, and feature profiles, to advance the agency's strategic priorities and enhance audience engagement. The role requires collaboration with different teams to identify content opportunities and ensure that all communications align with Hopelink's mission of promoting self-sufficiency in the community.

Responsibilities

• Identify news updates and content opportunities for Hopelink's various audiences.
• Partner with the Marketing Manager to support the development of a cross-platform editorial calendar.
• Serve as a 'reporter' for Hopelink by identifying subject matter experts and storytelling opportunities that support strategic priorities.
• Oversee the production of the monthly donor newsletter, partnering with Development staff teams to ideate, collect, organize, and edit content.
• Provide copy editing consultation for Hopelink staff members, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Create and edit compelling, clear, and relevant written content that strengthens brand narratives and supports strategic priorities.
• Oversee the production of the monthly Hopelink Happenings newsletter, collaborating with various internal teams to collect, proof, and publish content.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of regional media, nonprofit, and government landscapes.

Requirements

• Four or more years of work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, copywriting, and/or media relations.
• Relevant education or training; a bachelor's or associate degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, political science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work, education, and military experience is preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or government communications, journalism, public relations, and/or public policy strongly desired.
• Superb writing skills with the ability to pivot tonally for subject matter or target audiences, craft compelling story arcs, and edit scrupulously.
• Demonstrable experience with creating relevant, effective content across a variety of mediums.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital marketing and social media strategies.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches in communications.

Benefits

• Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays.
• Up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Life, Disability & Accident coverage.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discount Opportunities.
• Training Classes.
• Internal Career Opportunities.
• Professional Development.
• Leadership Development.
• Career Path Coaching.
• Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities.