Employee Communications Manager jobs in Denver, CO

Department Information

Description of Job

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  Assist senior leadership in responding to media inquiries by gathering information and referring the media to appropriate resources, as well as coordinate interviews and media engagements.
• Develop thoughtful and respectful relationships with members of the local and national press.
• Develop press releases, media alerts and agency announcements.
• Develop original content for the CPO’s newsletters, blog and website.
• Manage the agency’s social media outlets and produce original content for posts.
• Work with the Deputy Ombudsman and website developer to enhance and maintain content on the CPO’s website.
• Assist in the production, design, editing and publication of agency reports, briefs and other products.
• Work with Deputy Ombudsman and Child Protection Ombudsman to develop outreach campaigns to various communities, including but not limited to youth, care providers and rural communities.
• Prepare briefing materials for the Child Protection Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman for speaking events, including talking points and presentation materials.
• Assist in researching and writing about systemic issues impacting the child protection system, as well as drafting and producing content to highlight specific cases and issues addressed by the agency.
• Serve as an advisor to the agency on all communications matters.
• Manage the planning and execution of special events related to the agency’s priorities and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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  Final applicants will be required to submit a writing sample that demonstrates research and analytical abilities on a substantive topic. Applicants will also be required to engage in a “real-time” writing exercise that illustrates the applicant’s ability to accurately summarize issues and write in a succinct, colloquial manner.

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  Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• This position may be required to travel within the state for various outreach campaigns and agency events. Out-of-state travel may be required for conferences and other training opportunities.
• All CPO employees may be required to work at the CPO office suite at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado, either on a hybrid or full-time basis.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:

• Cover letter
• Resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment
• Three professional writing samples that demonstrate the skills and duties detailed above.