Who We Are

Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser is committed to an administration that represents all of Colorado, and serves and protects every Coloradan. Governor-elect Weiser and his team will lead State government to ensure that we serve the people of Colorado, working to make their lives better, and together, we meet opportunities and challenges with creativity, collaboration, and compassion. His commitment to serve as the People’s Governor means that he and his team will have a sustained focus on how to make Colorado safer, more affordable, more sustainable, and a great place to live, build a business, and raise a family.

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. We are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, acting with integrity, and operating transparently; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about improving the lives of the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to solve problems creatively and operate with a continuous improvement mindset; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other as a team and collaborate effectively.

Department Information

The Office of the Governor oversees the operation of the executive branch of state government, including the coordination, direction, and planning of agency operations. The Office of the Governor’s staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Description of Job

Department: Office of the Governor

Position Title: Deputy Press Secretary

Summary of Functions: The Deputy Press Secretary supports the communications team in ensuring that the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the First Lady are prepared for all speaking and media engagements, including media availabilities, interviews, speeches, and public appearances, and works closely with the policy team on content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft press releases and media advisories, and prepare materials for media relations, press conferences, engagements, and requests
Handle a high volume of media inquiries and respond in a timely manner
Support logistics, respond to requests, and coordinate interviews for television, radio, and print and digital media
Support rapid response and crisis communications
Support the communications team’s work with statewide agency public information officers as needed
Participate in event planning and logistics for the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, including the Governor’s news conferences
Operate the videoconference system during press conferences, with training provided
Ensure that protocol is met during the Governor’s and the Lieutenant Governor’s speaking engagements
Assist with sound equipment for news conferences and public events hosted by the office
Complete research assignments as directed in a timely manner
Staff the Governor or the Lieutenant Governor at public events and interviews as needed

Organizational Relationships: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Chief Communications Officer; Administrative Director; First Lady; Director of Community Engagement; Digital Director; Office of Policy & Initiatives; Office of Legislative Affairs; Speechwriter; Communications Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications & Conditions of Employment

Preferred Education/Experience:

One or more years of experience in communications, media relations, or a related field
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and articulately
Project management skills, including the ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, delegate, and create systems and processes
The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions
Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Experience building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders with varying perspectives and interests, including advocates and the media

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with AP style
Experience working with diverse constituencies and communities across the state
Additional language skills

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supplemental Information

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

The State of Colorado offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

ADAAA Requests
The State of Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our office will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at ada@buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org.

We believe that diverse teams produce better results and encourage people of a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to apply.

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Annually
Closing date: 11/30/2026

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