Press Secretary (Republican Caucus)

Michigan House of Representatives; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan House of Representatives seeks a senior communications lead to manage the Speaker's personal communication efforts. The role leads media relations, drafts public comments, and advises on strategy, working closely with legislators and staff.

The position requires in-person work Monday through Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker, and occasional night/weekend hours. Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of communications, legislative, or related experience preferred.
• Strong written, research, and oral presentation skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary media contact for the Speaker and House Republicans.
• Prepare briefing documents and background materials before public comments.
• Provide counsel to the Speaker on all public comments and messaging.
• Draft speeches, press releases, editorials, and other public communications.
• Monitor media coverage and advise on shaping coverage and strategy.
• Represent the Speaker in media interviews as an official spokesperson.
• Coordinate with legislators and caucus communications staff as needed.
• Track legislative developments and political news to stay informed.
• Attend director-level meetings to support weekly/monthly planning.

Skills

Speech writing

Media relations

Public speaking

Research

Time management

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This is an at-will, partisan, senior level position who leads the Speaker of the House’s personal communication efforts. The Press Secretary communicates the Speaker’s position to the media, schedules interviews, responds to media requests, advises the Speaker on communication strategies, manages multiple social media accounts, and drafts all public comments and correspondence. The individual must be able to work closely with legislators, staff, and coordinate with the caucus communications department. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in the Speaker of the House and House Republicans
• Prepares briefing documents and background information ahead of public comments
• Provides counsel to the Speaker with all public comments
• Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments
• Monitors news coverage of the Speaker and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage
• Speaks to the media on the Speaker’s behalf as an official spokesperson
• Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed
• Monitors and tracks relevant federal and state legislative developments, political news, and media coverage to keep informed
• Attends director level meetings to assist in completing the weekly/monthly agenda
• Performs other duties assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 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