Communications Director Jobs in Washington
Communications Director jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in government affairs, technology, healthcare, and nonprofit advocacy, and openings at every level from communications manager through chief communications officer. Seattle, Olympia, and Bellevue account for the largest share of postings, with well-established employers like Microsoft, Providence Health and Services, and the State of Washington regularly hiring for the role. Regulatory communications, crisis communications, and digital strategy are the most in-demand specialties across Washington's public and private sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Communications Director
Position Status: Hourly; Regular Full-time
Reports to: Worship Pastor
Position Summary: The Communications Director will create, organize, plan, and implement effective communications messages and strategies; support church and pastoral staff in conveying their vision and communications priorities to appropriate audiences. Additional responsibilities include disciple-making, long-range communications plans, volunteer training, communications content creation for Sunday services.
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Disciple of Jesus, New Vintage member or willingness to become one in the designated time, adhere to New Vintage’s membership guidelines.
- A pastoral heart for the local church, a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion to use communications to reach others.
- Degree in communications, media, or related field, OR at least 2-4 years experience in communications with a desire to continue to grow.
- Proficient in Creative Suite programs (or similar), such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator as well as html for online formatting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to take projects from beginning to end.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
- Action-oriented and displays focus, passion and initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
- Relates well to all kinds of people, builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
- Organized, creative thinker and highly productive, working in a fast-paced environment.
- Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
- Team building skills desired.
- Ability to be flexible both in how to respond in the moment to felt needs as well as how one uses his/her work hours to ensure events and church needs are properly supported.
Key Responsibilities
Sunday Morning Leadership
- Oversee as the primary lead the strategy and execution of the weekly Live Stream in partnership with the Production Director as well as the posting to YouTube/Sermon Shots.
- Oversee the dissemination of information (i.e. announcements, events, etc) communicated on Sundays.
- Facilitate the capture/edit of video content for Sunday morning promotions and communications (i.e. welcome videos, announcement videos, promotional content, giving videos, etc).
Promotions
- Work with Worship Pastor to develop strategies to clarify and communicate the weekly and long-range messaging of the church, in partnership with leadership and ministry leaders.
- Work in tandem with the Worship Pastor and team to create consistency in messaging, both internal and external..
- Develop systems to organize, prioritize and communicate promotional items related to NVC.
- Oversee all print and digital materials related to promotions, ensuring they are executed with excellence and clarity.
Digital Communication & Social Media
- Creatively build followings on various social media outlets including but not limited to, Facebook and Instagram.
- Creatively develop ways to informationally inform but also pastorally minister via social media.
- Oversee social media messaging and communication strategies, in coordination with the Worship Pastor.
- Coordinate the capture, edit, and posting of all video for social media use, including but not limited to event promotion, testimonies, engagement posts, etc.
- Lead messaging and co-develop with the Worship Pastor strategies for social media advertising campaigns.
- Maintain and update the website as needed
- Ensure the Sunday service video is uploaded to YouTube at the highest quality possible, as well as upload to Sermon Shots for small group/social media use.
- Work with Emily Norris to ensure the bi-monthly newsletter includes all necessary events and proper language.
Design & Brand Management
- Lead efforts to design all art and promotional materials related to church-wide activities with a high standard of creativity, excellence and effectiveness.
- Network with volunteer artists to develop graphic designs and social media content.
- Monitor the look, vibe and feel of all promotional materials representing NVC.
- Police the use of logos and images that represent NVC.
- Manage the NVC branding guide, ensuring that all ministries use it whenever possible.
Team Development
- Develop a communications team of volunteers who are passionate about sharing the gospel and the NVC vision to the church and local community.
- Enlist, equip and encourage qualified volunteer teams and interns to accomplish communications goals.
- Develop a content capture team of photographers and videographers for Sundays and special events.
- Disciple and give spiritual direction to volunteers through consistent check-in’s, continual encouragement to stay in community and in God’s Word, one-on-one discipleship conversations, and regularly focusing on Christ-centered service
Other duties as assigned. New Vintage Church reserves the right to modify job responsibilities at any time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you attend New Vintage Church and if so how often do you attend (3-4 x per month, 1-2 x per month, 1-2 x every two months, sporadically, not at all)?
- What to you find appealing about working at New Vintage Church?
Work Location: In person
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications director jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive communications experience, including team leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing media relations and executive-level communications strategy
- Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools
- Experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, or regulated industries in Washington
- Strong writing and editing skills with a record of producing public-facing communications materials
Communications Director Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications director in Washington?
Most communications directors in Washington enter the role through a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field, followed by progressive experience in communications or public affairs roles. Washington does not require a state-issued license for communications directors, but professionals working in public agency communications often benefit from familiarity with Washington's Public Records Act and state ethics requirements. Senior roles typically require prior management experience and a strong portfolio of crisis, media, or legislative communications work.
Which companies hire communications directors in Washington?
Employers hiring communications directors in Washington right now include Meta, Expedia, and Immunome, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's concentration of technology firms, major hospital systems, tribal governments, and state agencies creates a wide range of employer types actively seeking experienced communications leadership.
Which Washington cities have the most communications director jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and SeaTac are the Washington cities with the most communications director openings. Seattle dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, large health systems, and regional nonprofits, while Olympia draws demand from state government agencies and advocacy organizations, and Bellevue reflects the eastside technology and professional services sector.
Are there remote communications director jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields, because communications director work is largely strategic, written, and meeting-based, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 57% of communications director openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed the employer base is. Media relations and executive advising duties are most commonly handled remotely, while community engagement and government affairs roles more often require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a communications director in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a communications coordinator, public affairs specialist, or content strategist role at a Washington state agency, large nonprofit, or healthcare system, then building toward director-level responsibility. The Washington State Department of Commerce, UW Medicine, and large Seattle-area nonprofits regularly hire entry-level communications staff and promote from within. Building a portfolio of press releases, internal communications, or campaign materials and pursuing accreditation in public relations strengthens a candidate's case for advancement into a director role.
Where can I find and apply to communications director jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to communications director jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Washington employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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