Communications Advisor

SupportFinity™; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s House seeks a Communications Advisor to lead personal communications for a portfolio of Republican members. The role provides strategic counsel, media coaching, drafts speeches and media correspondence, and coordinates with media, legislators, staff, and caucus departments.

The position requires in-person work Monday–Friday with occasional remote work as directed and will require work on some nights and weekends, with a high level of confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in AP-style writing is preferred.
• Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred.
• Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required.
• Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes.
• Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members.
• Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members.
• Provides counsel to the members with all public comments.
• Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments.
• Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage.
• Provides counsel during media coaching sessions.
• Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed.
• Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities.
• Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing & communication

Research & analysis

Oral presentation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

This is an at-will and partisan position who leads the personal communication efforts for a portfolio of Republican members. The Communications Advisor provides strategic counsel and media coaching, while also drafting all correspondence with the media. The individual must be able to work closely with the media, legislators, staff, and coordinate with other members of the caucus communications department and other departments. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker of the House and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality is required.

Principal Accountabilities

• Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members
• Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members
• Provides counsel to the members with all public comments
• Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments
• Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage
• Provides counsel during media coaching sessions
• Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed
• Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities
• Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in AP-style writing is preferred
• Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred
• Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills
• Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required
• Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines
• Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes
• Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred

Benefits And Compensation

• Michigan House - Salaries and Benefits

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

About the company

State of Michigan