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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for creating primarily written content for the Communications Department, with the ability to create digital or other multimedia content as needed. This position works as a team member in support of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Level I is expected to handle moderately complex work assignments and disseminates content. Sound judgment and the ability to establish priorities to determine the best methods to accomplish work is expected. Application of general office fundamentals including operating office equipment, basic math and the ability to follow written and oral instructions is expected.

Level II acts as a Team Lead when needed and deals with highly complex content projects and is expected to act as a resource to others; work assignments involve creative thinking and the ability to make non-routine decisions. Interruptions and changing priorities are regular occurrences and tight deadlines create job challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will be assigned duties and responsibilities operating within Communications to include multimedia content creation that supports the overall operation of the department. The


position may be assigned to focus on writing or on digital media, although as department workloads change, this position will be expected to provide support where needed.
Level I Writing Focus
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.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
6. Research and respond to internal and external requests for information, answer questions and either route or resolve issues and concerns.
7. Enter event information into calendars both owned by and external to the Tribe as needed
8. Assist with media relations and events for the Tribe as needed, under the direction of the communications director or other staff.
9. Contribute to crisis communications response as needed.
10. 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 project