Media Relations Manager jobs in Olympia, WA
Media Relations Manager develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and the organization. Works to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Being a Media Relations Manager prepares summaries of media activity for senior management. May serve as the company's spokesperson. Additionally, Media Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Media Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Media Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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DSHS OOS Media Relations Manager
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
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DSHS OOS Media Relations Manager
An Exciting Opportunity to tell the DSHS Story Awaits You in the Office of Communications and Government Affairs!
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Office of the Secretary (OOS) has an exciting new opportunity for a Media Relations Manager.
Are you a creative communicator with a nose for ferreting out hard-to-tell stories? Do you want to influence how the state's largest social service agency is seen by its employees and by the community? Join our top-notch team of professionals as Media Relations Manager in the Department of Social and Health Services' Office of Communications and Government Affairs as we work to fulfill our mission to Transform Lives!
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, culturally competent communications professional to play a key role in the agency's success. By ensuring staff have timely and accurate information about the agency's plans and programs, you'll help them understand and unite around the DSHS Secretary's priorities. You will help shape how Washington residents and the rest of the world views the agency and how it provides services to its customers and communities. You will be reporting to the Senior Director of the Office of Communications and Government Affairs, you'll be a member of a team of experts in media relations, graphic design, social media, videography and web services. You must have a willingness to learn, the ability to assimilate new information quickly and to work independently and under tight deadlines on high-profile issues.
If you are an enthusiastic person who is able to work efficiently, effectively and confidently under tight deadline pressure on controversial, high-profile issues and you are also able to plan, organize, manage and carry out long-term, strategic communications plans, projects and campaigns, we welcome your application.
Some of What You’ll Do- Manage the agency-wide intranet and other internal communications efforts independently providing professional advice and strategies to DSHS administrations, divisions, programs units, etc.
- Offer DSHS leadership, including the Secretary and senior managers, and staff professional communication guidance, including strategic and crisis communications direction, action, and follow-through.
- Develop messaging (including talking points, news releases, and other products) for the Secretary and senior executives for presentation to employees in written and video form.
- Work with communicators across the agency to ensure internal messaging is consistent across all mediums and for all units and divisions of DSHS.
- Ensure internal and external messaging to staff, clients, legislators, tribes, stakeholders, and the public is consistent
- Coordinate the internal communication response to crisis situations that affect organizational perception and reputation.
- A bachelor's degree or higher involving major study in journalism, communications, public relations, or closely allied field;
AND- Five years of professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations.
- Additional professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations may be substituted, year for year, for education.
- Advanced journalism and public relations theory.
- The operation and functions of print and electronic news organizations and familiarity with the news media statewide.
- Internet and Intranet communication.
- Effective management techniques.
- The operation and function of the state Legislature, the executive branch of state government, other state agencies, local governments and social service boards, commissions and committees.
- What information can be legally released to the media without compromising clients’ rights to privacy or jeopardizing funding that can be withheld if confidentiality laws are violated.
To Apply
Please provide the following:- Completed Online Application
- A chronological resume
- Cover Letter describing how your background and skills align with the requirements for this role; AND
- A professional writing sample
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about job 04011? Please contact Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov. You may also call us at (360) 725-5810.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Customer Relations Program Manager
- State of Washington Office of the Secretary of...
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Olympia, WA
FULL_TIME
- Description The Office of the 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 acc...
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Customer Relations Program Manager
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
- The Office of the 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 electi...
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Human Resources Manager - Labor Relations
- Washington Department of Natural Resources
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Olympia, WA
FULL_TIME
- Labor Relations Manager, WMSRecruitment #2024-4-7106Full-time, WMS, Non-represented position.Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WAFlexible Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may b...
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DSHS ALTSA AFH Council Relations Manager
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
- Adult Family Home Council Relations Manager for Adult Family Home ProvidersDSHS's Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is looking for an AFH Council Relations Program Manager. This is an...
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Associate Editor
- EO Media Group
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Astoria, OR
FULL_TIME
- One of the Pacific Northwest's best local newspapers seeks an associate editor. Located in picturesque Astoria, Oregon, near the junction of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, The Astorian is a...
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- Össur
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Olympia, WA
- Job Description: The Production Designer II (PDII) is responsible for converting client data into customized prosthetic ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
ASSOCIATE PLANNER - ENAGEMENT SPECIALIST
- THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
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Olympia, WA
- ASSOCIATE PLANNER – ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is seeking a highly motivated commun...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Officer 1 - Permanent - Fulltime *01826-23
- State Of Washington
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Olympia, WA
- FULL-TIME/PERMANENTCOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 1Enforcement ProgramOlympia, Washington ThurstonCountyLooking for rewarding wo...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Coordinator, Communications Consultant 2 (CC2)
- State Of Washington
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Olympia, WA
- Communications Coordinator, Communications Consultant 2 (CC2)Recruitment #2024-4-A394Full-time, Permanent, Represented p...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Media Planner
- Comcast Corporation
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Tacoma, WA
- Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment a...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Cashier
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.
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Olympia, WA
- OVERVIEW: Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistr...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Olympia - Head Coach - Volleyball (Capital HS) 2023-24
- Olympia School District
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Olympia, WA
- Coaching - Position Grades 9-12 Job Number 4600294428 Start Date Open Date 03/11/2024 Closing Date Purpose: The job of h...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Commercial Field Marketing Manager (Remote)
- Sans Institute
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Olympia, WA
- SANS Institute Commercial Field Marketing Manager (Remote) in Olympia , Washington About SANSSANS Institute (SANS) launc...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856.
Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Media Relations Manager jobs
$98,443 to $149,716
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