NOW HIRING: Communications Director, Colorado House Majority Office
The House Majority Office of the Colorado House of Representatives is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director serves the Speaker of the House; other members of the House leadership team; and the rest of the House Democratic caucus (41 members in total). A successful Communications Director must skillfully juggle the competing demands of this diverse group.
The Communications Director fulfills a high-volume role with the House Majority. They are responsible for driving the message and elevating the work of Colorado House Democrats among the state and national press corps and communities across Colorado. We're seeking a confident and skilled self-starter with experience working effectively with the press. This is a full-time position part of the staff leadership team, reporting to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
Strategy
Drive the development of an overall communications strategy that raises the profile and elevates the work of the House Democratic caucus
Help develop and support individual House Democratic members' press exposure through interview prep, messaging coaching, and more
Work with the Deputy Communications Director to develop and implement a digital communications strategy inclusive of social media engagement; development of graphics, video and other sharable content; and website updates and maintenance
Press
Serve as the primary point of contact for and develop strong relationships with reporters, editors and news directors
Pitch TV, radio and print outlets on Colorado House Democrats' legislative work
Write press releases with clear, clean, concise and above all accurate prose under deadline pressure in the high-energy, fast-paced atmosphere of the legislative session
Organize and execute press events such as press avails, press conferences, and rallies
Digital
Lead the development of digital content and manage engagement across numerous social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.); track and evaluate the growth and engagement of social media platforms
Support the creation, editing and distribution of videos and graphics that advance the messages and goals of the Colorado House Democratic caucus
Writing and messaging
Write speeches for House leadership for major official legislative events and press events
Develop and write talking points and background information to prepare principals and members for media interviews and press conferences
Ensure consistency of message across all communications
Coordinate drafting and placement of op-eds, letters to the editor and other earned media placements/features
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience working for political organizations, campaigns, government or media
Proven successful record working with and pitching press
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with an ability to write and produce content on a wide variety of issues and platforms
Exceptional "people skills" with an ability to work effectively with the press corps, House leadership, all 41 members of the Colorado Democratic caucus, stakeholders, and other staff, both on the House Majority team and in interfacing with staff of other caucuses and organizations
Unapologetic political news enthusiast with the ability to think critically and strategically; Ability to proactively seize on opportunities to move our message forward; Adept at anticipating obstacles and can play effective defense when needed
Self-starter who shows strong initiative and sets high standards for individual and team performance
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; a proven ability to effectively and independently manage projects with many moving parts to produce high-quality results on tight deadlines
Strong political sense and discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape
Sufficient fluency in spoken and written Spanish
At least 1-2 years of experience supervising staff.
Compensation: Salary will be between 60k and the low-70k range annually depending on qualifications and experience. We provide a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance covered mostly by the employer, life insurance covered by the employer, your choice of a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution PERA retirement plan, 10 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days (in addition to state and federal holidays), a generous flex schedule during the legislative interim, and a free parking space.
To apply for this position, send a resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the right candidate for the job to COHouseDemocrats@gmail.com. Please put "Communications Director Application" in the subject field of your email. Application deadline is Friday, July 26th, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit promptly.
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