Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages communications materials, including photographs, press releases, statements, weekly caucus newsletter, talking points, op-eds, and digital content.
• Develops and maintains a consistent brand voice and message discipline across all platforms and channels.
• Manages media relations and cultivates contacts with journalists, editorial boards, and community leaders across Colorado.
• Leads and coordinates the work of communications, digital, and design staff as needed.
• Assists in the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content to support legislators and the Office of the Minority Leader.
• Manages social media content and accounts, websites, and printed materials daily.
• Manages software: Photo editor, high-frequency content creation tools, automated highlight capture software, clipping/reframe tools, and video curation apps.
• Ensures compliance with applicable House communication standards.
• Develops and executes rapid-response communications in response to breaking news developments.
• Supports individual members with media coaching, floor speech preparation, constituent communications, and press scheduling.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum: At least 2 years of experience in communications for political organizations, government, or media.

Preferred

• 1–2 years of experience supervising staff
• strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape