Communications Director at State of Oregon | Salem, OR | $7K/mo – $11K/mo

Communications Director

Salem, OR (Hybrid)

$7K/mo – $11K/moSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead the Senate President’s communications strategy and media relations to shape public messaging and guide press coverage.

Own Senate President’s communications strategy and media relations for public-facing messaging.
Must-have: Bachelor’s degree with seven years of related communications experience.
Standout: Crisis-communication and press relations experience in confidential political environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Drive message development, media relations, and public-facing communications for the Senate President.
Manage the Senate President’s communications portfolio and brand for the Senate as an institution.
Collaborate with House Speaker’s Office, caucus offices, and Governor’s office to align on strategy and support caucus members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
Experience working in confidential political environments.
Demonstrated track record of working with the press, including pitching stories to reporters, responding to incoming inquiries, and managing communications in a crisis.

State of Oregon

Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Salem, Oregon, USA

10K employees (161 in marketing)

www.oregon.gov