• Deputy Communications Director

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Des Moines, IA)


    Deputy Communications Director

     

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    Deputy Communications Director

     

    Salary

     

    $115,427,520.00 - $164,143,200.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

     

    Job Number

     

    26-01065

     

    Agency

     

    500 Legislative

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/23/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    11/21/2025 4:30 PM Central

     

    LinkedIn Tag

    #LI-DNP

    Point of Contact

     

    Russ Trimble, Director Iowa Senate Republican Caucus Staff

     

    To Apply

     

    To Apply- For consideration- all applicants must submit an online application (click on APPLY on Legislative career website), cover letter, resume, names and contact information for 3 professional references and two writing samples online at: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/careers

    Job Description

    DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR- IOWA STATE SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS STAFF

    This is a full time, year-round position for a Deputy Communications Director on the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus staff.

     

    Responsibilities for this partisan Republican deputy communications director position include demonstrating superior communication skills, both verbally and in writing; facilitating communication with constituents, media outlets, and organizations; and managing and building interpersonal relationships on our team with elected officials and their constituents.

     

    The successful candidate will navigate a fast-paced environment while performing under strict deadlines and providing exemplary customer service. (See Job Description below.)

    Job Summary:

    Provides communications and media relations support for Republican State Senators at the Iowa Capitol working under the direction of the Communications Director and supervised by the Staff Director. The Deputy Communications Director must be highly motivated and able to perform tasks with limited direct supervision in a very fast-paced environment. In addition, this individual must possess excellent writing, editing, technological, interpersonal, and political skills to interact with media, elected officials, and constituents.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Assist with social media, website management, and the overall web presence of the Iowa Senate Republicans

    + Manage statewide and local press for senators, including publicizing activities and events

    + Compile weekly newsletter articles for senators for their own use in newsletters or forums

    + Send out weekly email newsletters on behalf of senators for constituents and media outlets

    + Compile daily email of news articles and relevant news for senators and staff

    + Manage senator photo requests and photo news releases

    + Compile senator biographical information

    + Maintain media distribution lists

    + Serve as a liaison between members of the media and senators

    + Write press releases for senators

    + Assist senators in scheduling media interviews, when needed

    + Assist senators in writing letters to the editor and op-ed pieces, when needed

    + Assist senators in writing talking points and speeches, when needed

    + Assist with constituent responses, as necessary

    + Other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned

    ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Will demonstrate knowledge of rules and floor operations of Iowa Senate.

    + Maintains exemplary customer service with legislators, coworkers, and the public.

    + Works a flexible schedule that includes partial compensatory time.

     

    Demonstrate oral, visual, and written communication skills with superior reading comprehension and adherence to detail.

     

    Ability to contribute on a team, provide exemplary customer service, and work a flexible schedule that includes partial compensatory time.

     

    Preferred candidates will possess a working knowledge of the legislative process with two years of professional experience in a field related to media relations, legislative affairs, public policy, issue advocacy, government affairs, association management, or public service.

     

    Please submit your online application, cover letter, resume, names/contact information of three professional/supervisory references and two writing samples to: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/careers

     

    This is a courtesy posting for the Legislative Services Agency. Applicants should follow instructions in "To Apply" to be considered.

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    BA/BS 4-year degree from an accredited University or College or equivalent experience.

     

    Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral, and possess excellent writing skills Be detail-oriented

     

    Adequate working knowledge of the legislative process and media operations Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others

     

    Temperament to communicate with a wide variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner Basic understanding of office-related computer software programs and media programs

     

    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

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