NH Senate Minority Office Communications Director

$72,930 - $72,930/Yr

General Court of NH - Concord, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Concord, NH

About the position

The NH Senate Minority Office is seeking a full-time Communications Director to advise Democrat Senators on communication strategies related to legislative processes, policy content, and media engagement. This role involves crafting messaging, managing press releases, and developing district-specific strategies to support the Democratic agenda throughout the legislative session.

Responsibilities

• Craft Caucus messaging, press releases, and social media presence in adherence to the Democratic agenda.
• Track Senate Calendar for key committee hearings and floor debates.
• Create roundtable and earned media opportunities.
• Develop district-specific messaging strategies.
• Support legislative liaisons with constituent management and communications.
• Assist Minority Leader in coordinating Senate floor procedure with Majority Leader.
• Prepare floor remarks for Democrat Senators and assist with Senate floor procedures as needed.
• Introduce legislation on behalf of Democrat Senate sponsors.
• Advise Democrat Senators on legislation as it affects their districts and complements the caucus policy agenda.
• Create briefing papers and talking points as needed on pending legislation.
• Build and maintain relations with Senators, Representatives, staff, and stakeholders to facilitate consideration of bills from the LSR stage through final disposition.
• Work closely with Minority Caucus Director on policy, speeches, and press releases to help Senate Minority Leadership develop and communicate their agenda.
• Communicate with Democrat Senators about session days, including possible floor amendments and parliamentary procedure.
• Read legislation prior to public hearings scheduled in the Senate and prior to consideration on the Senate floor.
• Track all Senate bills, key House bills, and Governor's actions to apprise Senate Minority leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in crafting policy, tracking legislation, and preparing background materials on legislative issues.
• Significant working knowledge of key pieces of legislation.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and execute simultaneous tasks on deadline, including last minute changes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Discretion and judgement in representing the New Hampshire Senate at all times.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous governmental or political experience.
• Communications experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan