Strategic Communications Director

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid leave and holidays

PERA retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman is seeking a Director of Communications to lead strategic and operational communications for the agency, ensuring accurate, accessible information about services and priorities. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and oversees media relations, public information, outreach, and digital communications.

The Director will advise executive leadership, manage communications risk, and represent the agency with media, government entities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in communications or public affairs.
• Experience producing clear content for websites, social media, reports, and publications.
• Media relations experience and responding to inquiries.
• Knowledge of Colorado Open Records Act and public records requests.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and collaborate across partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-term communication strategies.
• Advise leadership on media inquiries, messaging, and engagement.
• Manage media relations, interviews, and materials.
• Coordinate responses to Open Records Act requests.
• Expand outreach to youth, families, and partners.
• Create accessible content for website, newsletters, social media, and reports.
• Lead major agency publications, including annual report.
• Provide staff with communications training and guidance.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public records requests

Content creation

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism/public relations/public administration

15 years experience if no degree

Job description

Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman is seeking a Director of Communications to lead strategic and operational communications for the agency, ensuring accurate, accessible information about services and priorities. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and oversees media relations, public information, outreach, and digital communications.

The Director will advise executive leadership, manage communications risk, and represent the agency with media, government entities, and