House Democratic Caucus Communication Director

422 OK. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Democratic Caucus of the Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks an experienced, full-time Communications Director in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the Speaker, this role leads messaging for the caucus and coordinates with the Democratic Leader and policy staff.

The position requires working extended hours during the Legislative Session and a proven ability to craft strategic communications across media channels.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in communications; government agency or electoral campaign work preferred; Oklahoma experience preferred but not necessary.
• On the record experience.
• Experience managing various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Ability to work extended hours during Legislative Session, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated track record of content creation (such as a portfolio of work) as a separate qualification.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing earned media opportunities for the Democratic Leader, the leadership team, and individual members of the caucus.
• Writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining media databases and cultivating media contacts.
• Driving rapid response on priority issues.
• Managing the content of the caucus' official social media accounts.
• Work with the Democratic Caucus Policy Director to coordinate messaging and respond to immediate needs of the caucus.
• Create digital content and assets for caucus social media and print material.
• Tracking and analyzing communications metrics.
• Actively monitoring news and social media channels to identify emerging stories and rapid-response moments.

Skills

Communication strategy

Social media management

Content creation

Spanish proficiency

Verbal and written communication

SEO knowledge

Photography & video capture

Graphic design & video editing

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CapCut

Job description

Job Posting Title House Democratic Caucus Communication Director Agency 422 OK. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Supervisory Organization House of Representatives-State Capitol Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation 65-70K/Annually

The Democratic Caucus of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is looking for an experienced, full-time Communications Director. This is a position with the Oklahoma House of Representatives, reporting directly to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, but assigned to the Democratic Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This position is located in Oklahoma City.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing earned media opportunities for the Democratic Leader, the leadership team, and individual members of the caucus.
• Writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining media databases and cultivating media contacts.
• Driving rapid response on priority issues.
• Managing the content of the caucus' official social media accounts.
• Work with the Democratic Caucus Policy Director to coordinate messaging and respond to immediate needs of the caucus.
• Create digital content and assets for caucus social media and print material.
• Tracking and analyzing communications metrics.
• Actively monitoring news and social media channels to identify emerging stories and rapid-response moments.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in communications; government agency or electoral campaign work preferred; Oklahoma experience preferred but not necessary.
• On the record experience.
• Experience managing various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Ability to work extended hours during Legislative Session, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated track record of content creation (such as a portfolio of work) as a separate qualification.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Familiarity with all aspects of digital and literature production including programs such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Skilled in graphic design and video editing.
• Able to capture photos and videos of members for use across our media channels.
• Familiar with video editing platforms such as CapCut or similar tools.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Agency Contact

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