Strategic Communications Director – Democratic Caucus

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Democratic Caucus Communications Director is a full-time role within the Oklahoma House of Representatives, based in Oklahoma City. The position reports to the Speaker and is assigned to the Democratic Leader, handling strategic communications for the caucus.

The role requires creating and distributing press materials, managing media relationships, and guiding digital content across social channels and print media. Occasional extended hours during the Legislative Session are expected.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of communications experience; Oklahoma experience preferred.
• On the record experience.
• Experience managing Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Ability to work extended hours during Legislative Session.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A portfolio of work demonstrating content creation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute earned media opportunities for the caucus leadership.
• Write press releases, pitch stories, maintain media databases and cultivate media contacts.
• Drive rapid response on priority issues.
• Manage the caucus' official social media content.
• Coordinate messaging with the Democratic Caucus Policy Director.
• Create digital content and assets for caucus social media and print material.
• Track and analyze communications metrics.
• Actively monitor news and social media for emerging stories and rapid-response moments.

Skills

Communications experience

Social media management

Verbal and written communication

SEO knowledge

Spanish proficiency

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CapCut

Job description

The House Democratic Caucus Communications Director is a full-time role within the Oklahoma House of Representatives, based in Oklahoma City. The position reports to the Speaker and is assigned to the Democratic Leader, handling strategic communications for the caucus.

The role requires creating and distributing press materials, managing media relationships, and guiding digital content across social channels and print media. Occasional extended hours during the Legislative Session are expected.