The City of Washington is seeking a communications contractor to assist with a wide range of marketing, content creation, social media, and design activities. The selected vendor will support the communications and marketing team by writing, editing, and designing newsletters, the Cityscape quarterly magazine, website content, and social media posts. The role will also include capturing and editing photos and videos of City staff, projects, events, and programs, as well as helping to maintain and organize asset libraries and email lists for campaigns.

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the contractor will collaborate with various City departments and external partners to understand communications needs, gather content, verify information, and assist with project timelines. The scope of work covers drafting and updating social media and website content, analyzing channel analytics, and supporting other communications projects as assigned. Applicants should have a strong portfolio in marketing, communications, design, and journalism, and possess robust computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. The ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a team environment is essential.