Director of Communications (Internal Candidates Only)
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 160000 - 174000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Information
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governors staff includes offices for budgeting communications and outreach legal counsel legislative liaison operations policy and research and scheduling.
Transparency Posting
The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
An intended appointee within the Governors Office Communications team has been identified for this position.
Description of Job
Position Title:Director of Communications
Department:CommunicationsFLSA Status:Exempt
Organizational Relationships:This position reports to the Chief of Staff and is part of the Governors Executive team. This position is responsible for the entire communications strategy for the Governors Office. This position oversees the Governors speechwriter press secretary three digital staff membersFederal Communications Advisor two deputy press secretaries Governors Special Assistant to the Governor and the Logistics and Scheduling coordinator as well as interfaces with cabinet public information officers and staff across all state government agencies.
Expected Annual Travel:Frequent travel anticipated.
Summary of Functions:The Director of Communications provides strategic leadership and vision for the Governors key political and communications priorities in partnership with the Governor Lt. Governor First Gentleman cabinet and executive leadership and oversees execution of all public-facing communications for the offices listed above.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and vision for Governors key political and communications priorities in partnership with Governor Lt. Governor First Gentleman Cabinet and Executive Leadership.
Develop lead and implement the Governors office and official State communications strategy.
Provide strategy and communications counsel and advice to the Governor Lt. Governor First Gentleman Cabinet and executive leadership.
Work with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chiefs of Staff to develop and execute external stakeholder strategy and high level partnerships in concert with Governor Lt Governor Cabinet and executive staff.
Develop and implement the state and Governors Office brand.
Track monitor and summarize the narrative on key strategic priorities to inform decision making.
Oversee all of the Governors public appearances media relations speeches newsletters briefs and other internal and external communications and messaging.
Develop and implement administrations digital communications strategy including website and social media content and delivery.
Manage relationships pitches and response with local state and national outlets editorial boards thought leaders and reporters.
- Develop and execute on priorities for the Governors time/schedule.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Experience:
5- 10 years of relevant and closely-related experience.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes thatequity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at
Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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
