Communications Director, House of Representatives (Republican Caucus)

Full Job Description

The Colorado House Republicans are a caucus of elected state legislators committed to protecting Colorado’s way of life and advancing policies that support families, affordability, and public safety.

Our Mission

As the official House Republican caucus at the State Capitol, our mission is to protect and strengthen Colorado’s future by advancing policies that:

• Keep communities safe and fully support law enforcement.
• Strengthen families and defend parental rights in education.
• Grow a healthy, competitive economy with opportunities and good-paying jobs.
• Ensure accountable and transparent government that responsibly budgets taxpayer dollars.
• Defend constitutional rights and individual liberties.
• Preserve local control and respect the role of local governments.

Requirements

The Communications Director serves as a high-level technical expert and strategic lead for the Colorado House of Representatives Republican caucus.

This role is responsible for amplifying the caucus’s legislative successes by establishing a powerful narrative, developing multi-faceted communication plans, and driving proactive media attention.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director ensures consistent brand voice and message discipline across all platforms while providing critical messaging, media training, and crisis support to the entire caucus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and manages communications materials, including photographs, press releases, statements, weekly caucus newsletter, 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 Colorado.

• 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.

• Manages social media content and accounts, websites, and printed materials daily.

• Manages software: Photo editor, high-frequency content creation tools, automated highlight capture software, clipping/reframe tools, and video curation apps.

• 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, constituent communications, and press scheduling.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Political Acumen & Strategy: Deep knowledge of state government, legislative rules, and the political landscape; ability to build long-term narratives around complex policy and think critically about the news cycle.

• Communication & Media Excellence: Mastery of persuasive language with outstanding written and oral skills; proven record of successfully pitching press, acting as a primary spokesperson, and managing professional relationships with the press corps.

• Content & Technical Proficiency: Exceptional copywriting and editing abilities for press releases, speeches, and op-eds; skilled in digital design principles, social media strategy, and various communication technologies.

• Member Support & Coaching: Ability to provide individual media training, prepare legislators for floor speeches/appearances, and offer strategic advice on crisis management.

• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Ability to conduct in-depth, credible analysis and organize complex data into logical formats for public presentation; skilled in coordinating press conferences and caucus-wide rallies.

• Compliance & Diplomacy: Ability to ensure all materials meet House ethical standards while dealing tactfully and courteously with Representatives, staff, and the public.

Competencies:

• Communication Excellence: Demonstrates mastery of persuasive language and the ability to articulate complex policy narratives clearly and concisely; possesses outstanding written and oral skills to produce high-quality content across diverse platforms under tight deadlines.

• Organizational Mastery & Time Management: Detail-oriented with a proven ability to independently manage multiple projects with many moving parts; expertly prioritizes competing demands and maintains high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strategic Creativity & Initiative: A self-starter who identifies innovative ways to amplify the caucus message and proactively seizes media opportunities; exhibits high standards for individual and team performance while developing multi-faceted, creative communication plans.

• Project Management: Detail-oriented with a proven ability to independently manage projects with many moving parts and produce high-quality results on tight deadlines.

• Discretion & Integrity: Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound political judgment, and handle sensitive information with professional discretion.

Supervisory Requirements:

• Oversees the Deputy Communications Director, and any communications session-only staff or interns.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or a related field is highly desirable.

• Minimum: At least 2 years of experience in communications for political organizations, government, or media.

• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience supervising staff

• Preferred: strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape.

Physical Demands:

The position requires the ability to perform desk work for prolonged periods, involving sustained use of a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse for rapid-response messaging and content creation.

Essential functions demand high visual acuity for detailed editing and proofreading of documents, press releases, and digital assets in both digital and physical formats.

The role necessitates sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment and handle paper files, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in a high-stakes political environment.

Occasional mobility within the office and legislative buildings is also required to coordinate press conferences, attend floor sessions, and escort members to media interviews.

Working conditions:

Work is performed primarily within a standard professional office environment characterized by a moderate noise level and a high-energy atmosphere.

The job involves working in a dynamic and often high-pressure setting, particularly during legislative sessions when unpredictable breaking news cycles and strict deadlines necessitate extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

The work environment requires adaptability to fluctuating workloads between intensive session periods and more consistent interim schedules, requiring close collaboration with legislators, professional staff, and members of the press corps.

Qualifications

This position is not part of the state classified personnel system and therefore does not have an appeals procedure.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or a related field is highly desirable.

• Minimum: At least 2 years of experience in communications for political organizations, government, or media.

• Preferred: 1 year of experience supervising staff

• Preferred: strong understanding of the Colorado political landscape.

Additional Information

Annual Salary: $50,000 - $70,000
Benefits Overview:

• Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with a significant state contribution towards premium
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
• State-paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

• Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• MotivateMe employee wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs