Senior Communications Specialist, OpenGov
$115-130k
OTE
On target ranges include a portion of variable compensation based on company and individual performance
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
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Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$115-130k
OTE
On target ranges include a portion of variable compensation based on company and individual performance
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employer brand, or social/content roles
- Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
- Experience owning internal communication channels (Slack, email, company updates)
- Experience owning or contributing to social media presence, especially LinkedIn
- Proven ability to operate independently and make decisions in ambiguous environments
- Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, People, and leadership teams
- Comfortable using AI tools to increase speed and scale of content creation
- Interest in mission-driven work and improving outcomes for communities through technology
What the job involves
- OpenGov is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist to own how we communicate with employees and how we show up across our owned channels
- This role is responsible for making sure what we say—internally and externally—is clear, consistent, and easy to understand. You will take company priorities, product updates, and customer impact and turn them into messaging that employees understand and that shows up across channels like Slack, LinkedIn, and our careers site
- This is a hands-on role for someone who can operate independently, make decisions without a playbook, and consistently deliver high-quality communication across multiple channels
- Write and manage company-wide communications (Slack, email, announcements, leadership updates)
- Establish and run a clear, consistent cadence for internal communication
- Partner with leadership team to communicate priorities and key updates
- Ensure employees understand what’s happening across the company and why it matters
- Ensure candidates understand what OpenGov does, why it matters, and what it’s like to work here
- Own and improve the careers site and candidate-facing messaging
- Develop employee stories that reflect real work, real impact, and real teams
- Partner with the People team to support priority hiring needs with clear messaging
- Run OpenGov’s corporate social channels
- Build a consistent, high-quality presence that reflects company priorities, culture, and momentum
- Support leaders and employees in showing up on social in a way that is aligned and authentic
- Turn company moments (product launches, customer wins, events) into clear, simple posts
- Produce content across internal and external channels on a weekly cadence
- Turn complex ideas into clear, concise messaging
- Use AI tools to draft, iterate, and scale content efficiently
- Respond quickly to company and market moments when needed
- Track engagement across internal communications, social channels, and employer brand efforts
- Use data and feedback to improve clarity, consistency, and reach over time
Our take
As the world digitises, governments must innovate their operations to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualise operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
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Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Zachary Bookman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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