Communications Specialist
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$ 50000 - 70000
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JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
ROOM 5100 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
Hartford CT 06106-1591
The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide equal opportunity to all prospective employees without regard to race religious creed color sex age national origin ancestry veteran status sexual orientation marital status present or past history of mental disorder learning disability mental retardation physical disability except in cases of bona fide occupational qualification or other protected class status under applicable law. Moreover the Joint Committee on Legislative Management does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship for individuals who are physically challenged or otherwise disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any other aspect of the selection process please contact the Human Resources Administrator in the Office of Legislative Management at or email .
General Application Instructions
Please complete all information requested on this application. Do not include extraneous or non-responsive information. If a question does not apply to you please write N/A in the space provided. The Joint Committee on Legislative Management may reject any application that is incomplete.
If you fail to provide complete information on this application form or if you provide any false or misleading information here or in any part of the application process your application will not be considered further. If you are employed by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management the discovery of omissions misrepresentations or misleading information in the application process will be grounds for termination of employment.
Providing References
Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
Description
The Connecticut General Assembly Senate Republican Office is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to join our Communications Team! The Communications Specialist is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to writing press releases creating and managing social media content developing strong relationships with media legislators and key organizations as well as generating messaging and communications strategies.
Examples of Duties
- Manage day-to-day communications for assigned Senators.
- As needed develop press releases statements op-eds testimony talking points speeches photo briefs social media posts copy for direct mail copy for the website and e-mail blasts for Senators.
- Plan social media content and manage platforms.
- Create graphics for social media website and e-blasts.
- Develop basic graphics and social media videos.
- Clip senators audio and video clips as needed using appropriate software and upload content to appropriate platforms.
- Cultivate and manage strong relationships with the media legislators and key organizations.
- Pitch news stories and book radio/TV interviews.
- Think critically and strategically in positioning Senators for optimal performance in their roles.
- Monitor statewide and local news.
Other Responsibilities (as needed):
- Read technical language and distill for the public utilizing the Policy/Legal Department for approval.
- Develop constituent issues surveys and manually create surveys on the website.
- Write comprehensive constituent email responses for sensitive issues/bills to support Legislative Aides.
- Write letters of support for bond and grant requests; write letters of recommendation for local students; letters to state commissioners and the federal delegation; perform needed research to develop content for these letters.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in communication public relations journalism political science or a related field.
- At least 2 years of related experience (communication media government political campaigns).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attentive to detail and organized.
- Proficiency in using social media management programs media monitoring tools email marketing platforms and graphic design/video programs such as Canva CapCut the Adobe Creative Suite etc.
- Proficiency in using website platforms such as WordPress.
- Willingness to occasionally travel to events and work off-hours for the Legislative Session and accommodate relevant press conferences across the state.
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of departments to effectively manage projects.
- Experience with photography videography and graphic design is a plus.
Supplemental Information
- The legislative schedule can be unpredictable necessitating occasional late nights work on the weekends occasional travel and tight deadlines.
- Salary is commensurate with experience. Please provide a cover letter resume writing samples and a portfolio of work examples.
- Please provide three (3) professional references on your application.
- Full State of Connecticut fringe benefits package available. Some in-state travel is required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
