Strategic Communications Director for the Democratic Caucus

422 OK. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Democratic Caucus of the Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks an experienced, full-time Communications Director in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the Speaker, this role leads messaging for the caucus and coordinates with the Democratic Leader and policy staff.

The position requires working extended hours during the Legislative Session and a proven ability to craft strategic communications across media channels.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in communications; government agency or electoral campaign work preferred; Oklahoma experience preferred but not necessary.
• On the record experience.
• Experience managing various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Ability to work extended hours during Legislative Session, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated track record of content creation (such as a portfolio of work) as a separate qualification.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing earned media opportunities for the Democratic Leader, the leadership team, and individual members of the caucus.
• Writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining media databases and cultivating media contacts.
• Driving rapid response on priority issues.
• Managing the content of the caucus' official social media accounts.
• Work with the Democratic Caucus Policy Director to coordinate messaging and respond to immediate needs of the caucus.
• Create digital content and assets for caucus social media and print material.
• Tracking and analyzing communications metrics.
• Actively monitoring news and social media channels to identify emerging stories and rapid-response moments.

Skills

Communication strategy

Social media management

Content creation

Spanish proficiency

Verbal and written communication

SEO knowledge

Photography & video capture

Graphic design & video editing

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CapCut

Job description

The Democratic Caucus of the Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks an experienced, full-time Communications Director in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the Speaker, this role leads messaging for the caucus and coordinates with the Democratic Leader and policy staff.

The position requires working extended hours during the Legislative Session and a proven ability to craft strategic communications across media channels.