Hybrid Media Relations & Communications Specialist

Minnesota Senate; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Senate seeks a Media Relations Specialist to assist and direct media strategy for Senate DFL Caucus members, supporting their communication plans. This role provides writing and copyediting across media, and coordinates media outreach to inform public messaging.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and verbal communication experience and be able to collaborate with policy analysts and designers to craft effective messages during session.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years in advertising, digital media, PR or related.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, Senators and staff.
• Familiarity with social media and creative design platforms (Canva, Google Suite, clipping tools).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media strategies for Senate DFL Caucus.
• Write press releases, columns and social media copy.
• Coordinate media outreach and pitches.
• Collaborate with policy analysts/researchers on messaging.
• Assist graphics/video editing to support message delivery.

Skills

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Media relations

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR Two years experience in related fields

Tools

Canva

Google Workspace

Job description

The Minnesota Senate seeks a Media Relations Specialist to assist and direct media strategy for Senate DFL Caucus members, supporting their communication plans. This role provides writing and copyediting across media, and coordinates media outreach to inform public messaging.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and verbal communication experience and be able to collaborate with policy analysts and designers to craft effective messages during session.