[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Job Opening: Communications Advisor for the Colorado Democratic Party

February 3, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Job Opening: Communications Advisor for the Colorado Democratic Party

Communications Advisor, Colorado Democratic Party

Location: Denver, CO

APPLY: Send a resume to halisi@coloradodems.org with the subject line "COMMS ADVISOR RESUME"


Description:

The Communications Advisor for the Colorado Democratic Party works with the Executive Director, and the Communications Director to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party's message with an emphasis on national candidates and politics. The position is responsible for overseeing the party's overall communications and messaging strategy. This will include overseeing all internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters. 


Responsibilities:


  • Internal Communications 

    • Write short and long-term communications plans.

    • Write talking points for events and stakeholders as need.

    • Develop messaging around issues for staff, stakeholders and allies. 

    • Work with staff to manage difficult communications situations including crisis communications.


  • External Communications 

    • Plan and oversee press events ranging from press conferences to press calls.

    • Develop and execute press events with surrogates and elected officials.

    • Directing proactive and rapid response communications.

    • Develops pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters in Colorado and nationally.

    • Work with reporters to manage the image of the Colorado Democratic Party and its candidates.

    • Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, blast emails, and statements.

    • Work with the Chair and other party/elected officials to enhance the message of the Party.

    • Work with campaigns to coordinate press and communications strategy and assist as needed.

    • Respond to media inquiries on a wide range of issues.


  • Digital Media 

    • Work with other staffers to develop and execute digital and social media plans. 

    • Work with the email consultant to integrate emails and digital media into the overall plan. 

    • Manage day-to-day digital media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts.

    • Create videos and images, working with other staff


Qualifications and skills

  • Min. 2 years of experience in communications

  • Ability to honor neutrality in Primaries

  • Good writing, framing and messaging

  • Experience with social media

  • Experience with campaigns and party politics

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment and long hours

  • Ability to juggle multiple demands and meet deadlines


Salary range:  $60,000 - $70,000 with benefits


Submit your resume to halisi@coloradodems.org with the subject line COMMS ADVISOR RESUME.


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David Kim Pourshoushtari // (303) 704-2834 // @davidkpoursh

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