Minority Deputy Communications Director (Democrat Caucus)

Schedule: Full-time

Summary of Position:

Provides communications assistance to staff of the House Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Director of Communications.

Essential functions include:

1.Prepares written materials including press releases, weekly columns, speeches and articles

2.Assists Members of the House Minority Caucus with press inquiries

3.Assists Minority Director of Communications in coordinating press conferences

4.Takes photographs of official legislative events in absence of Constituent Outreach Coordinator

5.Monitors issues in the press

6.Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Director of Communications or Minority Leadership

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

•Understands news media sources and procedures

•Understands legislative process and terminology

•Understands state government

•Experience with Microsoft Office

•Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

•Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines

•Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work

•Understands how to use professional photographic equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree

•One year of relevant work experience

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Downtown Parking

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.