The Colorado Fiscal Institute is seeking a full-time communications director. Come work for greater economic prosperity in Colorado everyday. 

Position Overview: The Director of Communications is a senior level position responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that advances public policies that promote economic security and widespread prosperity to Coloradans.  The position requires extensive media relations experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and new media expertise. 

This is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications

• Create and implement a comprehensive communication plan that helps shape policy debates through promoting policy analyses, reacting to breaking news, and strategically seeking other media opportunities.
• Develop messaging guidance that persuasively and credibly shapes how the organization presents its analyses to the media, lawmakers, and the general public.
• Coordinate a consistent organizational image in all external communications.

 Media Relations

• Manage all media relations activities, including building relationships with reporters and bloggers, pitching stories, and coordinating interview requests.
• Write press releases, press advisories, statements, op-eds, and letters to the editor.
• Help prepare staff for media interview opportunities and provide feedback to develop their skills.
• Organize press events, including press conferences and press conference calls.
• Coordinate tracking of news coverage on a daily basis.

 New Media: Website, Blog, Social Media, & Email

• Manage the Colorado Fiscal Institute’s website and blog, ensuring content is accessible, timely, and well-organized, and also work to increase site traffic.
• Develop and implement a plan for communicating with email subscribers regularly, working to increase the size of the email list.
• Manage the Colorado Fiscal Institute’s social media presence, implementing strategies to grow the organization’s following on Facebook and Twitter.

 Writing and Editing

• Edit materials produced by policy analysts on complex topics to ensure the materials can be easily read and understood by a media, policymakers, and advocates.
• Write blog posts, website content, and other materials.

Qualifications:

• Dedication to the mission of the Colorado Fiscal Institute.
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field.
• A minimum of five years in media relations, public affairs, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Colorado public policy.
• Excellent writing and editing skills that demonstrate ability to simplify complex information.
• Self-motivated, creative thinker with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000.

The Colorado Fiscal Institute offers flexible work environment and competitive benefits.

To Apply:

Please email a resume, cover letter, and two brief writing samples to:

white@coloradofiscal.org

Subject line: Communications Director

Resumes will be accepted until close of business Friday, September 20, 2013.

The Colorado Fiscal Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious or political affiliation, disability, and any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.