Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper-a laid off geologist turned brewpub owner turned elected official- seeks a Communications Director based in Washington DC. Ideal applicants are detail-oriented, able to handle numerous policy issues in a fast-paced media environment, and have extensive experience managing a team. They should have experience overseeing a strong digital content operation, and be an excellent and fast writer and editor.

Responsibilities include: Overseeing all communications, press, and creative functions in the office, including creation of messaging priorities, execution of communications plans, briefing, staffing, and advising the Senator Identifying press and speaking engagements, collaborating with policy and state staff, and editing communications content Coordinating interviews with national and local reporters, managing relationships with media outlets, and providing on-the-record comment when needed As a team, we take the job seriously but not ourselves and are looking for similarly humble-minded teammates who are hungry to roll up their sleeves and get to work on issues that impact Coloradans. The ideal applicant will have multiple years of demonstrated experience working on or leading a communications team.

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to employment@hickenlooper.senate.gov by Friday, March 6th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.