Communications-Content Producer 1 (Writing Focus)

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

OPEN: June 25, 2026 CLOSE: July 23, 2026

JOB TITLE: CONTENT PRODUCER LEVEL I AND II (WRITING FOCUS)

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATIONS

REPORTS TO: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE HOURS: 40 HRS/ WK - FULL TIME SALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIX+BENEFITS* REQUISITION: 915

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• RESUME
• SAMPLE OF WORK: will need to submit AND also bring at least 5 examples of published or in- class newswriting and/or PR writing that shows evidence of interviewing people.

• 1. Develop written articles, photo and/or video ideas and contribute to the Communications Department's editorial calendar of topics to cover.
  2. Create a variety of written content for use with the Communications Department's channels. This may include long- and short-form written articles for Puyallup Tribal News, website copy, social media promotion copy, print publication copy, newsletter content, employee email announcements and press releases.
  3. Proofread written material. Digital Media Focus
  4. Assist with digital media as needed, including building the community newsletter, posting to the Tribe's website and to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc., in coordination with the digital media manager.
  5. Create a variety of multimedia content for use with the Communications Department's channels. This may include photographs, digital graphics, long- form and short-form videos, and streaming videos.

• 1. Research and respond to internal and external requests for information, answer questions and either route or resolve issues and concerns.
  2. Enter event information into calendars both owned by and external to the Tribe as needed
  3. Assist with media relations and events for the Tribe as needed, under the direction of the communications director or other staff.
  4. Contribute to crisis communications response as needed.
  5. Perform other duties as assigned. Level II - all of Level I duties and the following:

• Plans and implements complex content projects, such as multi-day, multimedia series. Maintains a proactive attitude. Example for illustration purposes only: Under supervision of content manager, researches and serves as lead writer for a three-part Puyallup Tribal News series, including outlining main stories and identifying worthwhile supplemental videos, sidebars and photo essays that other staff or contractors can produce, and, under content manager's supervision, negotiating areas of responsibility within the content project.
• Acts as team lead for public relations or other content projects that involve multiple employees, contract contributors and/or departments. Examples for illustration purposes

• • Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
  • Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• • The noise level is moderate.
  • The physical exertion is low to moderate.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • Exposure to hazardous materials in minimal.
  • Requires travel using employee's own transportation.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays.

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2. Upload additional documents (resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, proof of Indian blood, etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.
3. Indian Hiring Preference - send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in, email us at jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov or call (253) 573-7863.
4. Provide 3+ references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members - mother, father, grandparents, sisters, brothers, or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers, subordinates, or other supervisors, but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic, habits, and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
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