DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Company: State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Department Information


Colorado Senate Democrats



Description of Job


Do not use online application submission options to apply for this position. Instead, please refer to the "How to Apply" section of this announcement for application instructions. This position is employed by the Colorado Senate. Legislative Council facilitates the posting of the position, but is not the employing department.
The Deputy Communications Director assists the Colorado Senate Democratic Caucus with digital media strategy, content creation, and general communications support. This position aids in the execution of caucus communications goals during a high-energy, fast-paced legislative session and assists in highlighting caucus priorities and session accomplishments throughout the interim. The Deputy Communications Director is a full-time position and reports to the Communications Director.
The ideal candidate is:

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• A self-motivated social media enthusiast who consistently takes initiative and thinks outside of the box.
  
• Strongly aligned with Democratic values and willing to put personal politics aside to champion a collective goal.
  
• A powerful storyteller who excels in both long-form and short-form writing styles.
  
• Competent in communicating about identity, equity, and intersectionality present in systems of power.
  
• A rapid response opportunist - regularly scanning the news and political environments to identify intervention opportunities that advance our goals.
  
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work no matter how small or tedious the task.
  
• Well-versed in local, state, and national political dynamics and issues.
  
• Available for intermittent evening and weekend work as the need arises.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Assist the Communications Director with designing and implementing the caucus communications strategy, including developing media pitches, policy rollouts, coordinating press conferences, etc.
    
  • Manage the development and execution of digital and social media strategy for the caucus - supervising the creation and distribution of creative content (including videos and graphics) that advance the message of the caucus and individual senators.
    
  • Compose a substantial amount of press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and speeches with clear, clean, concise, and accurate prose under deadline pressure.
    
  • Proactively identify state and national narratives/news cycles for the caucus to engage in.
    
  • Oversee the design of social media packets, including graphics, sample posts, and videos, to promote and highlight priority legislation.
    
  • Review articles, briefs, and data from our policy team for press and digital content opportunities, including drafting easy-to-understand talking points on complex and/or difficult to understand policy.
    
  • Assist legislative aides in drafting press releases, press advisories, newsletters, and social media that highlight the work of their office/senator.
    
  • Conduct periodic website updates to ensure content remains current and relevant (SquareSpace platform).
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • At least 2 years of communications experience, advocacy, or organizing experience.
      
    • Experience in developing social media strategy to promote specific goals/priorities.
      
    • Strong knowledge of messaging strategy for diverse audiences.
      
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with impeccable attention to detail.
      
    • Experience in graphic design.
      
    • Proficient in web design and development.
      
    • Strong interest in state-level and/or Colorado politics.
      
      Preferred But Not Required:
      
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      • Sufficient fluency in spoken and written Spanish to fully engage Colorado's Spanish-language press corps and population.
        
      • Experience in video editing/creation.
        
      • Previous experience in government, public policy, or political campaign work.
        
      • Journalism experience.
        
        To apply for this position, please send a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to Nina Krizman (nina.krizman.senate@gmail.com). Please put Deputy Communications Director in the subject field of your email. The deadline to apply for this position is Sunday, October 20th at 6pm; however, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
        ***Equal Opportunity: We welcome applicants from all walks of life, and strongly encourage individuals of color, women, LGBTQ, immigrant, refugee, people with disabilities, and other communities to apply.***
        
        
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