Strategic Communications Director

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Minority Leader is seeking a Communications Director to develop and implement communications strategies, organize press conferences, draft speeches and talking points, and respond to press inquiries.

This position requires expertise in media relations, rapid-response communications, and the ability to coordinate staff and projects while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; three years of professional experience in communications.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience; JD/PhD can substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel communications strategies.
• Organize press conferences and draft speeches and talking points.
• Manage media relations and cultivate journalist contacts across Florida.
• Provide media coaching and prepare legislators for media appearances.
• Ensure compliance with House communication standards.

Skills

Crisis communications

Media relations

Speech writing

Copy editing

Press conferences

Message discipline

Team coordination

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution

Juris Doctorate substitution

Job description

The Office of the Minority Leader is seeking a Communications Director to develop and implement communications strategies, organize press conferences, draft speeches and talking points, and respond to press inquiries.

This position requires expertise in media relations, rapid-response communications, and the ability to coordinate staff and projects while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.