Legislative Communications Director - Democratic Caucus

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Democratic Caucus Communications Director role at the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Oklahoma City seeks a skilled communications professional to plan and execute earned media, craft press releases, and manage the caucus’s media relations and social channels. The position requires a demonstrated content creation portfolio and SEO knowledge.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in communications, be on the record, and be able to work extended hours during the Legislative Session, with

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in communications; government agency or electoral campaign work preferred.
• On-the-record experience.
• Experience managing Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Ability to work extended hours during Legislative Session, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated content creation portfolio.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).
• Familiar with Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute earned media opportunities for the Democratic Leader and caucus leadership.
• Write press releases, pitch stories, and maintain media databases; cultivate media contacts.
• Drive rapid response on priority issues.
• Manage caucus official social media content.
• Coordinate messaging with the Policy Director and respond to caucus needs.
• Create digital content and assets for social media and print materials.
• Track and analyze communications metrics.
• Monitor news and social media to identify emerging stories and rapid-response moments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Social media management

SEO

Graphic design

Video editing

Spanish (proficiency)

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CapCut

Job description

The House Democratic Caucus Communications Director role at the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Oklahoma City seeks a skilled communications professional to plan and execute earned media, craft press releases, and manage the caucus’s media relations and social channels. The position requires a demonstrated content creation portfolio and SEO knowledge.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in communications, be on the record, and be able to work extended hours during the Legislative Session, with