Communications & Content Specialist

Skills
AppealsBirthS ProgramsCorporate SEnglishIncome TaxJournalism
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Six years of relevant professional experience in journalism public relations or press release writing
  • Or a combination of related education and professional experience totaling six years
  • Document experience in detail on the application
  • Must be a resident of Colorado at time of application
  • Successful background investigation and reference check
  • Must comply with Colorado tax filing and tax payment requirements

Nice to have

  • Innovative
  • Dynamic
  • Forward-thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-starter
  • Collaborative

Day to day

  • Lead strategic communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives for the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Manage media relations by handling inquiries, developing talking points, and coordinating strategic responses for press and high-visibility events
  • Create and edit press materials, news releases, fact sheets, presentations, website content, social media strategy, internal communications, and stakeholder updates

Hiring process

  • Submit the official State of Colorado online application
  • Complete work experience and job duties in detail
  • Provide resume and cover letter as recommended attachments
  • Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications only
  • Final candidates complete background investigation and reference check