Sr. Communications Specialist

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. SUMMARY 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Internal Communications - 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 EMPLOYER BRAND MESSAGING - 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 SOCIAL & COMPANY PRESENCE - 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 CREATE AND SHIP CONTENT CONSISTENTLY - 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 MEASURE AND IMPROVE - Track engagement across internal communications, social channels, and employer brand efforts - Use data and feedback to improve clarity, consistency, and reach over time REQUIREMENTS - 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 Compensation: San Francisco, CA: $115,000 - $130,000 On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance. The final compe