Job Opportunity -- Communications Director for the Maine Speaker of the House

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Communications Director, Speaker of the House

The office of the Speaker of the Maine House seeks a Communications Director to manage an active and dynamic public relations strategy. The Communications Director works with the policy and political staff to develop and implement a strategic communications strategy. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while meeting tight deadlines. Responsibilities include: serving as spokesperson for the Speaker, providing strategic communications advice to the Speaker and senior staff, preparing the Speaker for interviews, planning and implementing local media strategies, managing social media, and writing speeches, press releases, talking points, op-eds and other materials. Candidate must have experience building and maintaining relationships with members of the media and editorial boards and have on-the-record experience. Must be a team player, have a positive attitude and work well under pressure. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. Materials can be mailed to Ana Hicks, Chief of Staff, Office of the Speaker of the House, 2 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333 or emailed to ana....@legislature.maine.gov. Deadline for applications is September 25, 2015.