Communications Advisor

Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and messaging for Republican members, guiding interview inquiries, press conference attendance, and public comments while shaping coverage strategies and coaching on messaging.

  • Media contact and interview management: act as the primary liaison for outlets and organize interview opportunities.
  • Speech and public commentary: draft speeches, press releases, op-eds, and other public statements for consistent messaging.
  • Strategic media shaping: monitor coverage and advise on coverage tactics and media coaching.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members
  • Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members
  • Provides counsel to the members with all public comments
  • Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments
  • Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage
  • Provides counsel during media coaching sessions
  • Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed
  • Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities
  • Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in AP-style writing is preferred
  • Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred
  • Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills
  • Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required
  • Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines
  • Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes
  • Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred

Benefits

  • Michigan House - Salaries and Benefits
  • The House of Representatives provides Members and employees health care through a self-funded insurance plan provided by BCBSM Community Blue. Please click to view a complete overview of salaries and benefits.
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