Top 68 Journalism Jobs in Renton Wa

Communications Specialist
Port of Tacoma —Tacoma, WA
- $74,760 - $115,884 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Digital Content Creator
Fox Corporation —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Communications & Outreach Specialist
Valley Medical Center —Renton, WA
- $34.98 - $50.72 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
12d
Digital Content Specialist
Classical KING —Seattle, WA
- $36 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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9d
Part Time Faculty - Communication Studies
Highline Community College —Des Moines, WA
- $1,153.31 - $1,234.67 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $69,264 - $93,600 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
1d
Photojournalist
TEGNA Inc. —Seattle, WA
- $35.86 - $40.76 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Digital Content Center Producer - KIRO TV
Cox Media Group, LLC —Seattle, WA
- $24.75 - $35.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
7d
Communications Coordinator
LifeCenter Northwest —Bellevue, WA
- $27.55 - $39.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid jury duty
- 403(b) matching
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Development Writer - Foundation
Swedish Health Services —Seattle, WA
- $37.17 - $57.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Journalism Instructor - ADJUNCT
Green River College —Auburn, WA
- $110.95 - $113.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Digital Video Producer
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $75,996 - $85,008 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Communications Director
King County —Seattle, WA
- $129,968.18 - $164,742.03 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Temporary - Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist
City of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $56.23 - $65.54 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Marketing
- Public speaking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Quarterly Part Time Associate Faculty - Media Studies/Journalism
Cascadia College —Bothell, WA
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Classroom experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Project Manager, Officer, Editorial Planning 16 Month LTE
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation —Seattle, WA
- $143,000 - $214,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Office
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d
Sr. Reporter, Venture Capital
PitchBook Data —Seattle, WA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Research
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Digital Executive Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Seattle, WA
- $90,000 - $98,940 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Office
- Teaching
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Senior Writer, School of Medicine - UW Medicine, Strategic Communications
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $92,004 - $102,816 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- University
- Health insurance
AI Copywriter
Socure —Seattle, WA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- 1 year
- Entry level

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Communications Specialist

Port of Tacoma -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,760 - $115,884 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave

Qualifications

Engagement rate tracking
Basic graphic design principles
Increasing user engagement
Social media engagement tracking
Customer service
Branding consistency
Brand voice
Key Performance Indicators
Graphic design software
Image content creation
Visual communication design
Brand storytelling
Newsletters (communication methods)
Managing projects
Professional art or design
Print publication design projects
Data analytics tools
Editorial guidelines
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Anticipated hiring salary is between $74,760 - $90,552 depending on qualifications.
The Communications Specialist develops and delivers compelling, visually engaging communications across multiple channels to support the Port of Tacoma’s mission, strategic priorities, and public engagement objectives. The position serves as the Port’s primary graphic design resource, creating and producing a large volume of high-quality visual communication materials and graphic design assets for digital and print channels. Working collaboratively with the communications team and staff across the organization, the Communications Specialist manages the Port’s social media channels and develops written and visual content that informs, educates, and engages internal and external audiences while ensuring consistency with the Port’s brand standards and communication objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong background in visual storytelling, exceptional graphic design skills, strong writing and editing abilities, and demonstrated success managing social media for a large organization.

Essential Functions

Support the development and execution of the Port’s social media strategy by planning, creating, and publishing engaging content, including text, images, videos, and infographics, across all Port social media channels. Monitor platforms for audience engagement, respond to comments and direct messages, and analyze performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.
Design and produce a variety of graphic design materials and visual assets for digital and print communications, including social media graphics, infographics, reports, flyers, signage, presentations, and other communications materials. Ensure visual content aligns with Port brand standards and communication objectives.
Conceptualize, research, write, edit, and produce content in alignment with the Port’s strategic projects and initiatives for use across a variety of communications channels, including e-newsletters, intranet, website, flyers, fact sheets, presentations, and other materials, maintaining a consistent voice, tone, and quality.
Collaborate with the communications team and staff across the Port to align messaging, identify story opportunities, gather information, and develop content that supports organizational priorities and initiatives.
Track, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics to evaluate content effectiveness and provide recommendations for improving audience engagement and content performance.
Provide support for emergency, incident, and crisis communications as needed by assisting with the development and dissemination of timely, accurate, and responsive messaging during critical situations.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a closely related field required. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree. A portfolio demonstrating graphic design and visual communications work is required.

Minimum of two (2) years of communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience in a corporate, government, nonprofit, or agency environment is required. Demonstrated experience in social media management and graphic design is required.

Additional Requirements

A positive and collaborative work style with strong interpersonal and communications skills; highly organized and detail-oriented; strong time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities; ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated graphic design skills with the ability to conceptualize, develop, and produce professional-quality visual communications materials for a variety of digital and print platforms.
Advance proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience with motion graphics a plus.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to create clear, engaging content for a variety of internal and external communications channels.
Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative, and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to support communication and outreach efforts that engage a wide range of audiences and communities.
Ability to ensure all content aligns with brand standards, maintains a consistent voice and tone, reflects organizational values, and effectively tells the story of the Port.

This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization’s core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; and Health & Safety. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.

In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.

Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.

Unless altered by an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by a written employment agreement signed by an employee and the Executive Director, the conditions of employment for this position are ‘at-will’, which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.

THE PORT OF TACOMA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT. WE ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS.

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