Communications & Content Specialist (Remote).

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) empowers businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable, inclusive culture that values differences as a source of innovation.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits: Defined Benefit Plan, Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and evaluate the Division’s high-level strategic communications programs, public relations initiatives, and marketing activities.
• Handle incoming media inquiries, recommend spokespersons, develop interview talking points, and execute strategic responses for press coverage and high-visibility events.
• Write, edit, and produce press materials, news releases, fact sheets, presentations, and content for state publications like the Annual Report.
• Collaborate with the webmaster on Division website development and manage the strategy and scheduling for Division social media channels.
• Develop and implement employee communication efforts to keep all Divisions informed with timely, accurate, and aligned messaging.
• Create communications plans for new legislation, policy initiatives, and key project launches.
• Craft weekly updates for stakeholders and partners and evaluate/review external engagement requests.
• Serve as a strategic resource for resolving complex or negative public inquiries and standardizing responses to angry consumers.
• Provide regular reports and strategic recommendations to Leadership and the DOR Communications Director to ensure cross-departmental alignment.

Requirements

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant professional experience in journalism, public relations, or press release writing.
• Education And Experience: A combination of related education in Journalism, Print Journalism, English, Public Relations, or Digital Media and professional experience in journalism, public relations, or press release writing totaling six (6) years.

Document this experience in your application in detail, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media relations, press outreach, public affairs, or government communications.
• Strong background in writing including news writing, feature writing, or corporate communications.
• Additional years of professional experience in journalism or public relations.
• Experience utilizing Canva, Drupal, Constant Contact, and Google Suite.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations. All employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts.
• Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment.
• Certain positions may require scheduled background investigations.
• Workers who drive a State-owned vehicle must maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver license. Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be reviewed for compliance with the Universal Driving Standards Policy.