Communications Director for the Minority Caucus
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Understands news media sources and procedures
Understands legislative process and terminology
Understands state government
Experience with Microsoft Office
Conducts legislative and policy research
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work
Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles
Works as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
One year of relevant work experience
Benefits
We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan
Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental vision and basic life insurancepremiums are free
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.
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Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Oversees the provision of media assistance to the Minority Leader and members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Caucus Chief of Staff.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.):
1. Works with the Minority Leader and Minority Chief of Staff to develop comprehensive communications strategy for the Minority Caucus
2. Acts as official spokesperson for the Minority Leader and Minority Caucus
3. Consults with Minority House Members Minority staff and with news media representatives about legislative public policy and issues
4. Writes talking points press releases legislative columns and other articles for use by Members
5. Coordinates Minority Caucus press events and social media toolkits
6. Attends legislative sessions hearings and meetings
7. Monitors news reports and other information about the legislature
8. Works as a team with other directors to advise the Minority Chief of Staff and the Minority Caucus
9. Supervises and directs all Minority communications staff
10. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Chief of Staff
The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.
The Ohio House of Representativesis the lower chamberof the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohioto create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters setting levels for state spending raising and lowering taxes and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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