Seasonal Deputy Communications Lead

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Colorado House Republican Caucus seeks a high-energy Deputy Communications Director for seasonal session work in Denver. You translate policy into compelling public narratives, maintain a consistent brand voice, and amplify legislative successes.

You will lead rapid-response content, coordinate staff, support media relations, and coach members. This role requires quick thinking, strong writing, and comfort in a fast-paced political environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state government and political landscape.
• Strong writing and editing abilities for press releases, speeches, op-eds.
• Ability to coordinate press conferences and caucus-wide events.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages communications materials including press releases, newsletters, talking points, op-eds, and digital content.
• Develops and maintains a consistent brand voice across platforms.
• Supports media relations and cultivates journalist and community relationships in Colorado.
• Coordinates work of communications, digital, and design staff as needed.
• Assists in creating digital, video, audio, and print content for House Minority legislators.
• Assists with social media content, websites, and printed materials daily.
• Uses photo editors and content tools for rapid-response content creation.
• Develops rapid-response communications for breaking news.

Skills

Political acumen

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Political Science

Tools

Photo editor

Content creation tools

Video curation apps

Clipping/Reframe tools

Job description

The Colorado House Republican Caucus seeks a high-energy Deputy Communications Director for seasonal session work in Denver. You translate policy into compelling public narratives, maintain a consistent brand voice, and amplify legislative successes.

You will lead rapid-response content, coordinate staff, support media relations, and coach members. This role requires quick thinking, strong writing, and comfort in a fast-paced political environment.