A School District client of Insight Global is seeking to hire a Media Communications Specialist in the Kent, Washington area. Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Communications Specialist works to implement the district’s communication plans and strategies. The goal is to continually enhance the relationship between the district and staff, students, parents, and the community by providing consistent, reliable, timely, and engaging information via a variety of outreach methods. This position develops and distributes district communications in print and electronic formats, serves as a contact for news media, staff, and the public, and manages the District’s social media program.

The Communications Specialist must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to produce clear, compelling, and accurate content on tight deadlines, with close attention to the audience, goals, messaging, and tone. The Communications Specialist should effectively utilize traditional, current, and advanced communication tools and technologies to enhance effective public relations. Additionally, the Communications Specialist should have excellent project management skills, an upbeat and collaborative approach, a deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and contractors.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in communications or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in the communications field with both print and electronic media.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading in Associated Press style, standard business styles, and colloquial styles.
• Working knowledge of internal and external public relations programs.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, grammatically, and factually correct copy in standard print, business, and speech styles.
• Proficiency with current technology for performance duties, including graphic design and publication/print software.