(Job Description)
A large reputable utility company in Bellevue, WA is currently hiring for a Communications Specialist. This role supports a variety of corporate communications needs, including: coordinating regulatory advertising, notices, and communications; managing content calendars and coordinating content projects with creative, brand, social media, and media teams and external creative and advertising agencies. Conducts content audits and reviews. Leverages advanced AI language models to generate, refine, and optimize high‑quality web content that aligns with brand voice, SEO best practices, and content performance goals. Supports social media community management by monitoring and responding to comments, direct messages, and mentions across social media platforms. Has strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
Pay - $25/hr. - $30/hr.
Location - Bellevue, WA (Hybrid Schedule)
Contract Duration - 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension or convert to FTE)
(Responsibilities)
(Regulatory Communications Support)
- Coordinates regulatory advertising and notices with internal stakeholders and external advertising and creative agencies. Includes managing internal content reviews and ensuring accuracy in final designs, coordinating with design and brand teams, and associated budget tracking and reporting.
- Coordinates content, design, and reviews for required communications and reports, including fuel mix, renewable energy report cards, and Service Quality Index.
- Coordinates content, design, and reviews for the new customer mailing packet with internal stakeholders and creative agencies.
(Reputation/Reliability/Corporate Communications Support)
- Manages the editorial calendar for the customer newsletter and email, develops workback schedules, and ensures adherence to timelines. Coordinates with content contributors, design, and brand teams.
- Works with the Web team to update content on the company website home page.
- Coordinates reliability and community infrastructure project content opportunities, shoots, and assets.
- Manages content opportunities handed off from the Operations and Projects teams.
- Supports Videographer/Photographer with logistics and scheduling.
- Coordinates content publishing with Social Media lead and Media team; produces content on reliability projects as needed.
- Maintains a library of reliability project content for wider use.
(Safety Communications)
- Coordinates safety content calendar with Public Safety team.
- Supports wildfire prevention advertising campaign administration.
(General Content Support)
- Coordinates the company website content reviews/audits for corporate content.
- Coordinates external communications content calendar of marketing activities.
- Leverages advanced AI language models to generate, refine, and optimize high‑quality web content that aligns with brand voice, SEO best practices, and content performance goals.
(Social media community management support)
- Monitor and respond to comments, direct messages, and mentions across social media platforms in a timely, on-brand manner
- Foster positive, inclusive community conversations and encourage meaningful engagement
- Escalate issues, customer concerns, or sensitive conversations according to guidelines
(Qualification Requirements)
- 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and external creative agencies.
- Experience managing an editorial and content calendar.
- Experience managing web content.
- Social media management experience.
- High preference for current or recent utility company experience or similar industry.
- Comfortable submitting to a drug test (including THC) upon onboarding.
(Employee Value Proposition)
- Exceptional opportunity to join one of the highly reputable energy and utilities companies in WA.
- Hybrid opportunity with on-site and remote days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bellevue,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
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