Communications Specialist 4 BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist 4 for an opportunity in Redmond, WA Position Title: Communications Specialist 4 Location: Redmond WA, Hybrid Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12 Months Contract Job Type: Contract and Hybrid Pay Range: $40/hr. - $45/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: * 8+ years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years in client services industry or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail. Job Responsibilities: * Client services: Support alignment calls, project update discussions, email response, etc. with the ability to recognize corporate communications review and/or participation. * Maintenance of a central deliverable tracker and cadence of communication activations through project completion. * Alignment calls with stakeholder groups - including Corporate Communications teams, Policy/Government Affairs teams and internal/employee to ensure message congruence. * Participate in collaborative reviews of comms materials supporting major milestones - includes emails, MSW, Yammer, and others. Media relations: Leverage your understanding of the media landscape to ensure statements, spokespeople, internal mails, etc. are aligned to pre-approved key messaging. * Maintain pre-approved narratives and external resources, updating across projects and as business priorities or external storylines shift. * Collaborate with corp communications lead and portfolio managers to ensure response accuracy in crisis or reactive communications. * Insert relevant project details into team requests that further key initiatives - hybrid work, sustainability, etc. * Review change management and internal employee comms. * Review filming requests and connect to the right leads/teams to ensure appropriate level of visibility and use of facilities. * Ensure awareness of messaging and materials across the company, agencies, and other teams. Copywriting: Review of materials, statements, publicly submitted materials, etc. through the lens of brand voice and reputation management. * Write with clarity, conciseness, and accuracy in grammar. Skills * Required * 8+ years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years in client services industry or equivalent experience. Preferred * Exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail. * Experience working with and supporting senior stakeholders. * Expertise with corporate reputation and/or issues management communications. * Familiar with MS products, services, culture, and values. * Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. * Familiar with an office environment and basic skills using Outlook, Power Point, Excel. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-own