Strategic Communications and Social Media Support Consultant Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Lakewood, Washington, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 1st, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Consulting services RFP for strategic communications, social media support, content development, and web communications for a public agency in Washington.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum five years of combined professional experience for Project Manager and key personnel with public entities or similar organizations, preferably in public transit or transportation.
Demonstrated understanding of public transit's role in communities and economies.
Ability to translate complex policy, technical, or operational information into clear, audience-focused messaging.
Experience developing strategic communications and social media plans for diverse audiences.
Experience developing and executing multi-platform social media strategies.
Submission of required references.

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

Public advertisement of Request for Proposals: March 17th, 2026

Close for submittal of questions: March 25th, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Proposals due on or before: April 1st, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Contract execution: Week of April 6th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 25th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Pierce Transit

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide strategic communications and social media support consulting for a forward-thinking agency. The selected consultant will offer expertise in shaping clear, consistent messaging on complex topics and develop narrative themes rooted in communications best practices. Responsibilities include assessing current messaging on priority topics, refining and tailoring messaging frameworks to resonate with key audiences such as riders, community members, business stakeholders, partners, and media, and producing polished storytelling content for digital platforms and stakeholders.

The consultant will also assess the agency's current social media presence and performance, draft a strategic content plan that aligns with updated messaging, and create social media posts for agency approval. Additional tasks include developing and implementing webpage structures, layouts, and content within existing brand standards—excluding full website redesigns. Deliverables comprise structured website and newsletter content, board materials, stakeholder outreach pieces, and final webpage drafts.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.