[Hiring] Communications Specialist @KW2

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong and versatile writer with experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations, within the context of public or government service. As our clients’ communications needs continue to evolve, this role will help expand KW2’s ability to support clients across a broad range of channels and touchpoints. Well-qualified candidates need to be comfortable moving between clients and topics, quickly learning complex subject matter and adapting communications for different audiences and channels.

The Communications Specialist will play a vital role in supporting our clients’ communications efforts and helping foster positive relationships with partners, stakeholders, government entities, and the public. As a member of our Strategy Department, you will help turn strategy and complex information into clear, audience-centered communications. You will connect your strong writing and public relations expertise with the integrated marketing and communications work already happening across our teams. Day-to-day, this looks like developing materials such as:

• Press releases
• Media pitches
• Talking points for client leadership teams
• Newsletter copy
• Web and social content
• Stakeholder engagement presentations
• Grassroots engagement toolkits
• Other communications

This position will be part of KW2’s Strategy Department and will assist the Senior Strategist when projects require additional communications support and expertise. This position will partner closely with other KW2 Strategists, Account Service, and Creative team members to connect findings to meaningful next steps, ensuring our work doesn’t just inform, but inspires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably with a focus on earned media and government relations with a state agency or higher education institution.
• 5-7 years preferred.
• Agency experience a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to understand communications objectives and translate strategy into practical communications activities and deliverables.
• Exceptional ability to write, edit and adapt complex information for different audiences, formats, voices and channels.
• Experience developing communications for diverse internal and external audiences and working effectively with subject-matter experts, organizational leaders, partners and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with earned media, email, web, social media, presentations, print and other communications channels, with the ability to determine how content should change by channel.

Company Description

KW2 is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to empower and improve lives. We create results for clients across two key industries—higher education and public health. Our core values include building authentic relationships, embracing difference, making an impact, and striving for greatness in all we do.

Few agencies can match the depth or breadth of KW2’s behavior change marketing expertise. Our proven approach has shaped hundreds of campaigns and improved millions of lives.

At KW2, we believe our people grow together in diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and build authentic relationships. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, military veteran status, and all other characteristics, attributes, or choices protected by law.