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NEOGOV · 6 hours ago

Director of Communications (Internal Candidates Only)

positionDenver, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$160K/yr - $174K/yr
date5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, focused on building a Colorado For All. The Director of Communications is responsible for the entire communications strategy for the Governor’s Office, overseeing the communications team and providing strategic leadership in partnership with the Governor and executive leadership.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and vision for Governor’s key political and communications priorities in partnership with Governor, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, Cabinet and Executive Leadership
Develop, lead and implement the Governor’s office and official State communications strategy
Provide strategy and communications counsel and advice to the Governor, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, Cabinet and executive leadership
Work with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chiefs of Staff to develop and execute external stakeholder strategy and high level partnerships in concert with Governor, Lt Governor Cabinet, and executive staff
Develop and implement the state and Governor’s Office brand
Track, monitor and summarize the narrative on key strategic priorities to inform decision making
Oversee all of the Governor’s public appearances, media relations, speeches, newsletters, briefs and other internal and external communications and messaging
Develop and implement administration’s digital communications strategy including website and social media content, and delivery
Manage relationships, pitches, and response with local, state and national outlets, editorial boards, thought leaders, and reporters
Develop and execute on priorities for the Governor’s time/schedule

Qualification

Strategic leadershipCommunications strategyMedia relationsDigital communicationsBrand developmentStakeholder engagementPublic speakingTeam management

Required

5- 10 years of relevant and closely-related experience

Benefits

Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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