What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Communications Director - Colorado Senate position at State of Colorado?
- A self-motivated social media enthusiast who consistently takes initiative and thinks outside of the box.
- Strongly aligned with Democratic values.
- Willing to put personal politics aside to champion a collective caucus 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. Well-versed in local, state, and national political dynamics and issues.
- Available for intermittent evening and weekend work as the need arises. 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)
Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred But Not Required:
- 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
How to Apply
Please appley online. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado?department[0]=Colorado General Assembly&sort=PositionTitle|Ascending
Required Documents: Submit your cover letter and resume.
Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM MT on September 2, 2026
The Colorado State Senate is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, please.
Salary : $72,000 - $85,000