Deputy Communications Director - Colorado Senate.

This position is a full-time role reporting to the Communications Director within the Colorado Senate Democratic Caucus. It supports digital media strategy, content creation, and general communications during the legislative session and interim periods.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated social media enthusiast who takes initiative, aligns with Democratic values, and champions collective caucus goals. A powerful storyteller skilled in both long-form and short-form writing, they communicate effectively about identity, equity, and intersectionality. The role requires a rapid-response mindset, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of local, state, and national political dynamics. Availability for intermittent evening and weekend work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Communications Director in designing and implementing caucus communications strategy, including media pitches, policy rollouts, and press conferences.
• Manage digital and social media strategy, supervising the creation and distribution of creative content (videos, graphics) to advance caucus messaging.
• Compose press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and speeches under deadline pressure with clear, concise prose.
• Proactively identify state and national narratives for caucus engagement.
• Oversee social media packets (graphics, sample posts, videos) to promote priority legislation.
• Review policy team materials for press and digital content opportunities, drafting accessible talking points on complex policy.
• Assist legislative aides with press releases, advisories, newsletters, and social media content.
• Conduct periodic website updates (SquareSpace platform) to maintain current and relevant content.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of communications, advocacy, or organizing experience.
• Experience developing social media strategy to promote specific goals.
• Strong knowledge of messaging strategy for diverse audiences.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in graphic design and web design/development.
• Strong interest in state-level and/or Colorado politics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sufficient fluency in spoken and written Spanish to engage Colorado’s Spanish-language press and population.
• Experience in video editing/creation.
• Previous experience in government, public policy, or political campaigns.
• Journalism experience.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance (mostly employer-covered).
• Employer-covered life insurance.
• Choice of a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution PERA retirement plan.
• 10 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days.
• 10 state/federal holidays.
• Generous flex schedule during the legislative interim.
• Free parking space.

Pay

$72,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.