Deputy Communications Director - Seasonal

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.
• Supports media relations and cultivates contacts with journalists, editorial boards, and community leaders across Colorado.
• Coordinates the work of communications, digital, and design staff as needed.
• Assists in the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content to support House Minority legislators.
• Assists with social media content and accounts, websites, and printed materials daily.
• Daily user of photo editor, high-frequency content creation tools, automated highlight capture software, clipping/reframe tools, and video curation apps.
• Assists and helps in the development 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

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
• At least 1 year of experience in communications for political organizations, government, or media.
• Strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape.

Benefits

• Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with a significant state contribution toward the premium
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
• State-paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account