Assistant Press Secretary
State of Colorado
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $60k – $75k/yr
- Location
- Denver, CO, CO
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Who We Are
Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser is committed to an administration that represents all of Colorado, and serves and protects every Coloradan. Governor-elect Weiser and his team will lead State government to ensure that we serve the people of Colorado, working to make their lives better, and together, we meet opportunities and challenges with creativity, collaboration, and compassion. His commitment to serve as the People’s Governor means that he and his team will have a sustained focus on how to make Colorado safer, more affordable, more sustainable, and a great place to live, build a business, and raise a family.
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. We are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, acting with integrity, and operating transparently; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about improving the lives of the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to solve problems creatively and operate with a continuous improvement mindset; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other as a team and collaborate effectively.
Department Information
The Office of the Governor oversees the operation of the executive branch of state government, including the coordination, direction, and planning of agency operations. The Office of the Governor’s staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple Assistant Press Secretary positions.
Department: Office of the Governor
Position Title: Assistant Press Secretary
Summary of Functions: The Assistant Press Secretary supports the communications team in its daily press operations of ensuring that the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the First Lady are prepared for all speaking and media engagements, including media availabilities, interviews, speeches, and public appearances, and works closely with the policy team on content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points for review by the Deputy Press Secretary
- Prepare materials for media relations, press conferences, engagements, and requests
- Track and log incoming media inquiries and route them to the appropriate member of the communications team
- Support logistics and assist the Deputy Press Secretary with responding to requests and coordinating interviews for television, radio, and print and digital media
- Support rapid response and crisis communications
- Support the communications team’s work with statewide agency public information officers as needed
- Participate in event planning and logistics for the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, including the Governor’s news conferences
- Assist with sound and videoconference equipment for news conferences and public events hosted by the office, with training provided
- Maintain press lists, media contact records, and the office’s clip and coverage tracking
- Complete research assignments as directed in a timely manner
- Staff the Governor or the Lieutenant Governor at public events and interviews as needed
Organizational Relationships: Lieutenant Governor; Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Chief Communications Officer; Administrative Director; Department Executive Directors; First Lady; Director of Community Engagement; Digital Director; Office of Policy & Initiatives; Office of Legislative Affairs; Speechwriter; Communications Coordinator
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, or a related field, including internship or campaign experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple priorities, and react and adjust quickly to changing conditions
- Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Experience building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders with varying perspectives and interests, including advocates and the media
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with diverse constituencies and communities across the state
- Familiarity with AP style
- Additional language skills
Conditions of Employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed. This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and occasional in-state travel.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Benefits
The State of Colorado offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
ADAAA Requests
The State of Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our office will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected].
We believe that diverse teams produce better results and encourage people of a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to apply.