Job Description
Communications Director
The Communications Director in the Office of Delaware Governor Matt Meyer develops and executes the Governor’s communications plan, manages press requests, and supervises Communications staffers.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the Governor’s communications and media point-of-contact
- Develops and executes a comprehensive communications plan to find strategic opportunities for the Governor to amplify priorities, messaging, and the Administration’s agenda
- Answers press inquiries, facilitates interviews, and connects reporters to the best contact within the Administration
- Manages and builds media relationships
- Identifies international, national, state, and local press opportunities
- Coordinates and communicates with members of the press
- Prepares written materials, including but not limited to press releases, media and flag advisories, memos, briefing materials, talking points, remarks, quotes, and speeches
- Plans, organizes, manages, and oversees press events
- Oversees digital and social media accounts
- Assists the Governor in preparing for media appearances and speaking engagements
- Manages and supervises communications and digital staff in the Governor’s Office
- Staffs the Governor at various meetings and events, including but not limited to media events and press avails in and out of state
- Works with state agencies to coordinate communications
- Researches and prepares memos, briefings, and other materials as needed or requested and submits them in a timely manner
- Willingness and ability to work late evenings and weekends, as needed
- Attends cabinet meetings, team leader meetings, and other meetings as needed or requested
- Reports to the Chief of Staff
- Office locations are Wilmington, Delaware, and Dover, Delaware
Preferred qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a communications environment
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Experience creating and executing a comprehensive communications plan
- Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with members of the media
- Highly organized individual with the ability to manage and execute several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel and work nights and weekends
- Must work well with others
- Creativity a plus