Statewide Crisis Communications Leader

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Crisis Communications is a gubernatorial appointee position within the executive leadership team at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). It shapes statewide public safety messaging before, during, and after disasters.

This role coordinates with the Governor’s Office, Cal OES leadership, government partners, and news organizations to lead crisis communications strategies, media relations, and public events that protect communities when

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis communications strategies during statewide emergencies.
• Oversee emergency response and recovery messaging, media relations, news conferences, and public events.
• Coordinate sensitive, time-critical communications with the Governor’s Office and Cal OES executive leadership.
• Serve as a department spokesperson during emergencies and other high-visibility situations.
• Direct public outreach and digital communications designed to reach California’s diverse communities.
• Lead and mentor communications professionals carrying out this critical public safety mission.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging issues, public sentiment, and reputational risk.

Job description

The Assistant Director of Crisis Communications is a gubernatorial appointee position within the executive leadership team at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). It shapes statewide public safety messaging before, during, and after disasters.

This role coordinates with the Governor’s Office, Cal OES leadership, government partners, and news organizations to lead crisis communications strategies, media relations, and public events that protect communities when