Strategic Communications Director for a Legislative Office

Florida Legislature; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Legislature seeks a Communications Director for the Office of the Minority Leader to develop and execute multi-channel communications strategies, organize press conferences, and craft speeches and talking points. You will respond to press inquiries and guide digital and print content across platforms.

You will lead communications, digital, and design staff, ensure brand consistency, and coach legislators for media appearances, while maintaining compliance with House standards and ethics

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, ethics, and procedures.
• Knowledge of copywriting, graphic design principles, layout, and publishing for digital and print.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and social media strategy.
• Skill in rapid-response and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and drives a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with the Minority Leader’s priorities and messaging goals.
• Prepares and manages communications materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, and digital content.
• Develops and maintains a consistent brand voice and message discipline across all platforms and channels.
• Manages media relations and cultivates contacts with journalists, editorial boards, and community leaders across Florida.
• Leads and coordinates the work of communications, digital, and design staff as needed.
• Assists in the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content to support legislators and the Office of the Minority Leader.
• Ensures compliance with applicable House communication standards.
• Develops and executes rapid-response communications in response to breaking news developments.
• Supports individual members with media coaching, floor speech preparation, and constituent communications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Press conferences

Speech drafting

Media relations

Digital content

Brand voice

Crisis communications

Copywriting

Social media

Team leadership

Constituent communications

Job description

Florida Legislature seeks a Communications Director for the Office of the Minority Leader to develop and execute multi-channel communications strategies, organize press conferences, and craft speeches and talking points. You will respond to press inquiries and guide digital and print content across platforms.

You will lead communications, digital, and design staff, ensure brand consistency, and coach legislators for media appearances, while maintaining compliance with House standards and ethics