Michigan House of Representatives
Communications Advisor (Republican Caucus)
Michigan House of Representatives, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Communications Advisor (Republican Caucus)
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$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Michigan House of Representatives SUMMARY: This is an at-will and partisan position who leads the personal communication efforts for a portfolio of Republican members. The Communications Advisor provides strategic counsel and media coaching, while also drafting all correspondence with the media. The individual must be able to work closely with the media, legislators, staff, and coordinate with other members of the caucus communications department and other departments. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker of the House and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality is required. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES · Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members · Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members · Provides counsel to the members with all public comments · Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments · Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage · Provides counsel during media coaching sessions · Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed · Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities · Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow · Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree preferred · Experience in AP-style writing is preferred · Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred · Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills · Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment · Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required · Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines · Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes · Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Writing/Editing, Public Relations, and Other Industries Legislative Offices and Public Relations and Communications Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Michigan House of Representatives by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Communications Advisor” roles.
Lansing, MI $55,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Departmental Manager 14; Office of Communications
East Lansing, MI $195,000.00-$220,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Michigan House of Representatives Communications Advisor (Republican Caucus)
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Communications Advisor (Republican Caucus)
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Michigan House of Representatives Michigan House of Representatives provided pay range
This range is provided by Michigan House of Representatives. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Michigan House of Representatives SUMMARY: This is an at-will and partisan position who leads the personal communication efforts for a portfolio of Republican members. The Communications Advisor provides strategic counsel and media coaching, while also drafting all correspondence with the media. The individual must be able to work closely with the media, legislators, staff, and coordinate with other members of the caucus communications department and other departments. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker of the House and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality is required. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES · Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in Republican members · Works with legislators’ office staff to handle all media interview inquiries and press conference attendance for the members · Provides counsel to the members with all public comments · Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments · Monitors news coverage of the legislators and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage · Provides counsel during media coaching sessions · Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed · Plans news conferences and other earned media opportunities · Designs long-term messaging plans and calendars for the legislators to follow · Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree preferred · Experience in AP-style writing is preferred · Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred · Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills · Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment · Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required · Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines · Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes · Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Writing/Editing, Public Relations, and Other Industries Legislative Offices and Public Relations and Communications Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Michigan House of Representatives by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Communications Advisor” roles.
Lansing, MI $55,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Departmental Manager 14; Office of Communications
East Lansing, MI $195,000.00-$220,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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