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Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Salary Range: $52,000-$75,000 w/benefits depending on experience.

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director is responsible for all office external communications and public relations activities, including managing a staff of seven. The Communications Director is an advisor to the Secretary of State, Executive Deputy Secretary of State and plays a crucial role in strategic communications decisions.

This individual is responsible for drafting and releasing media advisories, press releases, speeches, news actualities, and generating media coverage through events and public releases. Responsibilities also include supervision of our publications operations, including publishing the Missouri Constitution, Missouri Roster, and the Official Manual of the State of Missouri (”Blue Book”).

This individual must also be comfortable dealing with both political and policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Four years of communications experience with a fast-paced government office, organization, business, media outlet, or as a journalist.

* Ability to plan and execute effective public events and press
conferences.

* A Bachelors degree from an accredited four -year college or
university.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills

* Excellent organizational and time management skills

* Ability to provide constructive feedback to the communications team and make edits accordingly.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a close knit team.

* Good sense of humor

For more information:

To learn more about the mission of the Secretary of State’s office, take a look at our web site www.sos.mo.gov. Our legislative agenda for 2008 may be found at www.sos.mo.gov/legislation.

To make a confidential inquiry or for additional information about the position or the office, please contact:

John Beakley, Director of Human Resources
Office of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 1767
Jefferson City MO 65102
john.beakley AT sos.mo.gov
Work: (573) 751-3996