We’re hiring a full-time advisor

We’re hiring a full-time advisor

JayRay provides creative marketing and strategic communication services. Some know us for creative and design, others know us for PR and communications – many know us for all of it. We defy labels because we believe the best solutions rarely fit into a silo.

Our team has broad skillsets, and each team member has a deep focus in multiple areas including advertising, branding, copywriting, media relations, issues management, creative direction, design, social media management and creative.

To apply

  • Please share a strong portfolio or samples and references that exemplify your experience
  • Send your resume that shows your 5+ years of experience, a cover letter that explains “Why JayRay?” and references to Bethany Doane: bdoane@jayray.com

We’re looking for someone who

  • Is a self-driven marketing/communication professional
  • Has 5+ years of experience (prior agency experience is a plus!)
  • Is available 40 hours per week
  • Strong communicator and writer
  • Strong project management skills, is well organized, paying attention to detail and thinking through the fine points of every task to meet deadlines
  • Will travel to meet clients or attend events (typically a few times per month and mostly in the Puget Sound region)
  • Has experience collaborating with creative teams on multi-channel campaigns from concept to execution
  • Has experience leading and/or developing written content for a variety of channels from social media to websites
  • Is a skilled strategist who has developed well-thought plans and has experience leading projects
  • Can manage client relationships, budgets and project schedules
  • Can plan and support photo and video shoots
  • Can support self-promotion efforts ranging from writing award entries to supporting us with social media content, website news items, blog posts and more
  • Is eager to be a part of JayRay’s new business team – making new business relationships, evaluating RFPs, drafting proposals and pitching new clients
  • Is excited about our clients and work opportunities (nonprofit, tourism, education, government)
  • Would thrive in a high-performing and fun work environment, celebrating team success throughout the year
  • Would love working with the talented JayRay team

Location

  • As part of the Pioneer Collective, we have access to workspace in downtown Tacoma and Seattle (Ballard and Belltown)
  • We operate within a hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at our weekly production meetings on Monday mornings from our Tacoma office

We offer

  • A full-time, salaried position with full benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
  • Salary is based on experience, ranging from $65,000 to $80,000
  • Annual bonuses are typically awarded based on merit and the health of the agency

To apply

  • Please share a strong portfolio or samples and references that exemplify your experience
  • Send your resume that shows your 5+ years of experience, a cover letter that explains “Why JayRay?” and references to Bethany Doane: bdoane@jayray.com

We’re committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive agency

We understand the critical importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging. We would like everyone who walks through our doors to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves – whether they’re employed here, joining us for a meeting or stopping by to drop something off. We aim to work with clients who have the same commitment to creating a more equitable society and who are continuing to evolve how they do business ​to address pressing social issues.

Conversations, educational commitments and equitable hiring practices are moving us forward as a team every day ​as part of our shared vision to improve lives through the power of provocative, thoughtful communications.

We also have a responsibility to support our clients and create work ​together that upholds a dedication to inclusion. From the words on a page, to the perspectives we include in feedback sessions to the design elements we share, the vendors we support and everything in between, we ​are committed to reflecting inward and challenging anything that limits any group or individual, especially those who are most impacted by systemic injustice. We will always hold space to ​listen, do better and be more inclusive. We’re committed to continue evolving and supporting our clients to do the same. The work ​we do is always better for it​, along with our ​pursuit toward a more accepting society.