Deputy Communications Director - Colorado Senate

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Colorado Senate Democrats are seeking a strategic Deputy Communications Director to assist 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 a self-motivated social media enthusiast who consistently takes initiative and thinks outside of the box. They should be strongly aligned with Democratic values, willing to put personal politics aside to champion a collective caucus goal, and a powerful storyteller who excels in both long-form and short-form writing styles. Competence in communicating about identity, equity, and intersectionality present in systems of power is important, as is being a rapid response opportunist – regularly scanning the news and political environments to identify intervention opportunities that advance our goals. The candidate must be detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work, and well-versed in local, state, and national political dynamics and issues. Availability for intermittent evening and weekend work as the need arises is also required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of communications, 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 content that highlight the work of their office/senator.
• Conduct periodic website updates to ensure content remains current and relevant. (SquareSpace platform)

Benefits

• health and dental insurance covered mostly by the employer
• life insurance covered by the employer
• your choice of a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution PERA retirement plan
• 10 paid sick days
• 12 paid vacation days
• 10 state/federal holidays
• a generous flex schedule during the legislative interim
• a free parking space

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed