This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The NY Communications Director is a senior role responsible for internal and external communications for the New York Working Families Party, developing and executing sophisticated media strategies to advance our electoral, legislative, and organizing priorities, and telling our story to our membership, leaders, and the broader public. - Foster relationships with news media, editors, reporters, content creators, partner organizations, political campaigns, and public officials to advance campaigns, enhance our reputation and brand, and promote our values. - Oversee NY WFP’s social media and digital communications and supervise a New York digital campaigner. - Execute an aggressive communications strategy across multiple timelines, balancing rapid-response, short-term communications, and long-term narrative strategy. - Serve as a key strategist and organizational leader, a primary shaper and steward of our brand and narrative, and lead the Party’s earned media work and digital program. Qualifications - Minimum of five years of communications experience on progressive campaigns or at political organizations. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Detail-oriented, collaborative, and highly organized. - Ability to react quickly and manage competing priorities without dropping balls. - Experience mentoring and supervising staff. - Flexibility and willingness to adapt as news breaks or opportunities arise. - Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Requirements - Develop message and communications plans to advance priority campaigns. - Plan and execute internal and external communications to develop and grow our brand using earned, paid, and digital media. - Live in the news cycle; monitor risks and opportunities; seize real-time media opportunities to advance our values, position and brand. - Build relationships with print, broadcast, new media journalists, content creators, and ethnic media. - Anticipate, prevent, and, if necessary, manage crisis communications. - Coordinate with the national WFP communications team on strategy, narratives, and partywide initiatives. - Produce detailed reports of communications activities for staff and leadership. - Support State Director and staff spokespeople with talking points and media prep. - Draft talking points, op-eds, memos, and other materials, as needed. - Supervise digital campaigner and other staff as assigned. - Prepare and support State Director to speak with press to elevate the Party’s position. - Set team work plans and develop and execute communications strategy plan for organizational priorities. - Manage relationship with consultants and vendors. - Track and distribute key press clips. - Coach, train, and develop leaders and senior staffers as media spokespeople and to manage WFP chapter communications. - Develop and lead strategy for NYWFP social media properties and digital content, working with digital campaigner on production and day-to-day management of calendar. - Coordinate broadcast email and SMS communications to NYWFP membership. - Ensure organizers, chapter leaders, and others are trained on digital communications tools. - Conduct regular trainings with staff, members, candidates, and elected officials on the latest narrative, messaging, and research developments. - Facilitate and oversee a monthly table of communications professionals of organizational allies and partners. Benefits - Base Market A: $78,600 - $111,200 (Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Syracuse) - Base Market B: $84,100 - $111,200 (Albany, Rochester, Schenectady, Troy) - High Market: $92,000 - $121,600 - Very High Market: $99,800 - $132,000 (New York City) - Robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support. Union Affiliation WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a managerial position, not included in our bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Communications Specialist exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. This role brings a sharp eye for emerging trends across social platforms and the strategic acumen to translate those insights into corporate communications that keep HCF’s content relevant, timely, and brand-aligned. - Support organizational visibility and community engagement by planning, executing, and evaluating daily communications initiatives. - Develop and schedule social media content. - Support email marketing campaigns. - Assist with event planning and promotion. - Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to produce clear, consistent content. Essential Position Responsibilities - Strengthen the Organizational Communications Capacity and Internal Support: - Produce clear, consistent, and mission-aligned content that strengthens engagement and program visibility. - Lead project management for communications initiatives and campaigns. - Draft, publish, and analyze social media content across organizational platforms. - Create day-to-day digital content for social and web platforms. - Monitor digital channels for responsiveness and community engagement. - Lead the development and distribution of newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates. - Own routine website maintenance to ensure content remains current and accurate. - Track key metrics across social media, email, and digital channels. - Lead planning and logistics for organizational events. - Translate emerging social media and digital communications trends into actionable recommendations. - Coordinate with internal teams and partners as needed. - Motivate top performance and accountability through clear communication of goals and objectives. Other Responsibilities - Expand skills and knowledge of the communications and philanthropic sector by attending relevant meetings, workshops, and seminars. - Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community. - Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes and mission-driven team culture. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field. - 3-5 years of relevant experience. - Strong writing, editing, and narrative development skills. - Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools. - Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines. - Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint. - Exceptional interpersonal skills. - Ability to be extremely discrete with sensitive or confidential information. - Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community. - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people. - Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization. Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Required to travel as needed. - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines. - Ability to operate general office equipment. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Strategic Communications Writer exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. The Writer leads the development of clear, compelling, and mission-aligned written content that elevates organizational storytelling and advances engagement efforts. - Translate organizational strategy into clear messaging frameworks and communications plans. - Serve as a lead writer and editor for high-visibility communications, including key organizational announcements, executive communication, campaign content, and strategic narratives. - Support leadership with speech writing and key messaging. - Serve as lead writer for organizational storytelling across digital and print. - Develop and maintain narrative voice and editorial standards. - Write and edit content including reports, speeches, op-eds, web content, donor materials, and campaigns. - Edit and provide quality control for content produced by others. - Translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-centered language. - Collaborate with creative and communications staff to align written and visual storytelling. - Collaborate closely with creative, programs, development, and executive leadership teams to ensure coordinated messaging and cohesive storytelling. - Synthesize and convey HCF’s perspective and branding consistently across all platforms. - Produce original content and/or edit communication materials provided by HCF staff, partners, or contractors for target audiences. - Write issue-based, action-oriented storytelling across multiple platforms including print, digital, social, video/multimedia production, and photojournalism. - Assist with concepting, updating, and writing editorial content for the website, implementing search engine optimization (SEO) accordingly. - Support crisis communications and sensitive issues management as needed. - Motivate top performance and accountability through shared, and clear communication of collaborative goals and objectives. - Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes. - Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in journalism, nonprofit, or strategic communications. - Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills. - Strong ability to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling narratives. - Experience writing for executives and on diverse platforms. - Excellent editing and quality-assurance skills. - Familiarity with AP Style or similar editorial standards. - Strong understanding of digital communications and analytics. - Ability to manage time effectively meeting multiple deadlines and produce polished work with attention to detail and accuracy. - Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - Exceptional interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents including government officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and donors. - Ability to be extremely discrete in working with or having knowledge of sensitive or confidential information related to client and donor information, relationships, and funds. - Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community as well as current events and social issues. - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people. - Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization with an appreciation and respect for colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. - Enthusiasm to continually shift and evolve to meet the needs of the community, clients, and donors. Requirements - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Required to travel as needed. - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines often in tight time frames. - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

Description Apple Health Communications Consultant (CC4/COM) 71073402 Are you a strategic communications professional who thrives in a high-visibility, high-accountability environment? This communications consultant role serves as the lead for communications reaching nearly 2 million Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) clients and stakeholders statewide. The position oversees a large, complex portfolio of public-facing assets and ensures messaging is accurate, accessible, equitable, and aligned with evolving state and federal requirements. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. It requires strategic oversight of high-volume, high-impact communications that directly affect access to health coverage and services for Washington residents. All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes. About the division: The Communications Division provides strategic leadership and operational support for external and internal communications on agency business and strategic initiatives for HCA. About the position: Under the direction of the Apple Health Communications Manager, this position manages, plans, coordinates, and implements outreach, communications, and marketing for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), Apple Health Expansion, and COFA Islander Health/Dental Care program clients and stakeholders. This position leads external stakeholder and client communications for nearly 2 million Washington residents enrolled in more than 65+ Apple Health programs. This position is eligible to telework but may be required to report on-site to meet business needs.The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.  Duties Some of what you will do: - Provide strategic oversight and governance for the development and lifecycle management of a high volume of Apple Health and COFA communications assets—including forms, infographics, publications, fact sheets, FAQs, and client correspondence—by establishing content standards, prioritization frameworks, and quality controls. - Direct the management of a large and evolving body of Apple Health and COFA client-facing web pages on HCA website, using user testing and quantitative data to inform edits and information architecture. - Provide strategic direction to the Apple Health communications team and leadership on utilization of communication assets. - Leverage data to evaluate communications effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive process improvements that enhance client experience, engagement, and equitable access to information.  - Foster and maintain relationships with the five Apple Health managed care plan communication leads through facilitation of regular meetings, management of communication and marketing guidelines, and regular content review. - Lead annual review of managed care plan web pages and publication content. - Advise Apple Health leadership on and facilitate manual mailings to Apple Health and COFA clients. - Serve as advisor and support external communications relating to Apple Health, including policy management, writing stories, producing Apple Health content, and drafting talking points for call center staff on emerging issues. - Represent HCA in the coordination and implementation of Apple Health public information policies and initiatives by engaging with external vendors, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, community partners, advocates, and key committees.  - Conduct research and draft responses to media inquiries. - Lead and systemize annual review process for Apple Health and COFA Islander program publications. - Oversee translation of Apple Health and COFA materials into multiple languages.  - Advise and ensure meaningful community engagement in development of outreach materials including publications, letters, and web content through the Apple Health Notices workgroup and other advisory committees. - Oversee and lead the planning and implementation of a comprehensive, data-driven Apple Health outreach plan to promote Apple Health statewide and with hard-to-reach populations. - Support provider, clinical, video, and social media communications including communications planning, fact sheets and talking points, publications, GovDelivery, translations, social media tools and accounts, printing and manual mailings, web content, presentations, client notices, and video. - Manage and oversee the promotion of Apple Health through client success stories. Qualifications Required qualifications: Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options: Option 1:  - Eight (8) years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or related community information/relations positions that include writing, editing, and planning.  Option 2: - Associate degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field and - Six (6) years of work experience in communications, journalism, or related community information/relations positions that include writing, editing, and planning. Option 3:  - Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field and - Four (4) years of work experience in communications, journalism, or related community information/relations positions that include writing, editing, and planning. Required competencies: - The ability to take action to learn and grow. - The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. - Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, identify communications needs, and develop goals and comprehensive work plans for achieving those goals. - Clearly communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing to a non-technical audience, including the application of plain language principles to legally precise documents. - Knowledge of methods of determining needs for public information and education; methods and techniques of evaluating effectiveness of public relations programs; state government and departmental organization, programs and functions. - Excellent writing and proof-reading skills. - Curiosity about and enthusiasm for telling an organization’s story to internal and external audiences. Preferred qualifications: - Demonstrated professional experience with HCA programs and policies. - Experience in a fast-paced environment that includes balancing a variety of tasks, duties, and competing priorities across a broad book of business. - Demonstrated professional understanding of local, state, and federal rules and regulations. - Experience working with government agencies, health care providers, health care insurers, managed care organizations, and/or public/private health care stakeholders/customers. - Demonstrated ability to use qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., analytics, client feedback, demographic data, performance metrics) to inform communications strategies, improve processes, and implement changes that better meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. - Experience with Apple Health (Medicaid) programs or related public-sector, government, or health services programs. - Experience in advising top management officials on communications and outreach strategies for programs. - Experience in selecting effective methods and techniques of disseminating a variety of information. - Knowledge of other state health care programs, commercial health care insurance and current health care issues. - Understanding of health equity principles and how to apply them to communications strategies. - Demonstrated ability to use social media and video tools to communicate with multiple audiences. - Knowledge of human-centered design principles and tactics. - Ability to work independently and in groups. - Accreditation in public relations. How to apply: Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach in separate files: - A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position - Current resume  - Submission of writing samples are preferred but not required. To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following: - Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.  - Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.  Supplemental Information About HCA:  Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents. What we have to offer: - Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA - A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values - A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options. - A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits - A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.  - And free parking!  Notes: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Jake Nelko at jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov or 360.725.0945. The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a list of new job postings at HCA.