Communications Director

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) seeks a Communications Director to serve in her Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must be proactive, possess superior written and oral communication skills, and be able to execute a robust communications strategy. 

This is not an entry-level position. Only candidates with prior political or legislative communications experience will be considered. Colorado ties are a plus.

Primary responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Colorado, national, and D.C.-based media;
• Advancing press events and staffing the Member as needed, including occasional night and weekend commitments; 
• Drafting and distributing press releases, statements, and media advisories;
• Creating, editing, and strategically placing op-eds;
• Developing social media content creation, including rapid response;
• Managing a franked communications plan including text messages, e-newsletters, digital ads, etc;
• Pitching to reporters and producers, responding to press inquiries, and serving as the main point-of-contact for media;
• Updating the website as needed;
• Managing the Press Assistant; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 based on experience. 

To apply, please send a resume, three references, and two writing samples in one pdf to co07resumes@gmail.com with the following subject line: Full Name – Communications Director.