Strategic Communications Advisor for Legislative Leaders

SupportFinity™; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s House seeks a Communications Advisor to lead personal communications for a portfolio of Republican members. The role provides strategic counsel, media coaching, drafts speeches and media correspondence, and coordinates with media, legislators, staff, and caucus departments.

The position requires in-person work Monday–Friday with occasional remote work as directed and will require work on some nights and weekends, with a high level of confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in AP-style writing is 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.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members.
• Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members.
• Provides counsel to the members with all public comments.
• Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments.
• Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage.
• Provides counsel during media coaching sessions.
• Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed.
• Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities.
• Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing & communication

Research & analysis

Oral presentation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

State of Michigan’s House seeks a Communications Advisor to lead personal communications for a portfolio of Republican members. The role provides strategic counsel, media coaching, drafts speeches and media correspondence, and coordinates with media, legislators, staff, and caucus departments.

The position requires in-person work Monday–Friday with occasional remote work as directed and will require work on some nights and weekends, with a high level of confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.