Director of Communications

Company: Prsahawaii
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

The Director of Communications serves a critical role within the Hawai'i State Senate and is responsible for helping develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of the legislative process. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in media relations, message development, and public outreach. This is an on-site position.The Hawai'i State Senate Communications Department is responsible for:

• Assisting the Senate and its members to communicate its priorities, programs, and accomplishments to the citizens of the State.
• Working with the media to facilitate communication with constituents about the Senate's actions, policies, positions, and initiatives.
• Drafting speeches, talking points, and presentations.
• Maintaining online media presence.
• Developing materials to promote the Senate and its priorities and programs.
• Coordinating media interviews for Senate Leadership-designated events.The Director of Communications oversees the communications staff, which informs the public and enhances citizen awareness and understanding of the Senate's actions, policies, positions, and initiatives.Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops public information strategies and programs to communicate the Senate's priorities and initiatives.
• Provides counsel regarding media relations to the members of the Senate.
• Provides the Senate with advice about and helps develop accurate, clear and timely messages.
• Provides necessary organization, supervisory leadership and motivation to manage the communications staff.
• Writes speeches, talking points, press releases, and presentations for the members of the Senate.
• Edits communication pieces produced by the Senate.
• Monitors news coverage of the Senate and issues affecting the State.
• Serves as staff at various events and official functions, particularly those involving media coverage.
• Executes special projects as assigned by the Senate Leadership.
• Provides weekly updates to Senate Vice President's office.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the Senate Vice President.Recommended QualificationsKnowledge: Thorough knowledge of Senate policies, legislative procedure, state government operations, elected officials and key persons in the media. Knowledge of marketing, public relations, issues management and crisis management.Skills/Abilities: Must possess excellent oral and written command of the English language, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work well with a wide variety of personalities. Ability to work in fast-paced environment and able to 'think on your feet' to optimize opportunities for the Senate with the media.Education: 4-year college degree or higher.Experience: Experience in public relations, political communications, journalism, social media, marketing and crisis management.Salary Range: $6,700 - $8,000 per monthBenefits: Health insurance, including medical, vision, and dental; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan; paid holidays.To apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter by 4:30pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to: Carol Taniguchi Chief Clerk Hawai--i State Senate 415 S. Beretania St, Room 10 Honolulu, HI 96813Questions: Please email or call Carol Taniguchi at (808) 586-6720.
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