Colorado Judicial Branch
Public Information Media Coordinator
Job Title
Public Information Media Coordinator
Job Code
R11114
Job Series
Communications
FLSA Status
Exempt
OCC Group
Professional Services (PS)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties
Summary of Job Classification:
Coordinates the Colorado Judicial Department’s media and public relations programs. Serves as a spokesperson and media relations coordinator for the Department and related courts, programs, and initiatives.
Distinguishing Factors
Human Collaboration:
Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Employee normally performs assignments according to your own judgement, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced:
Work requires advanced skills and advanced and extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks, and translate complex nuances related to aspect of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge.
Fiscal Responsibility:
Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Essential Functions Of the Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.
Responds to media inquiries by gathering information and referring the media to appropriate resources. Drafts official statements, press releases, media responses and serves as the spokesperson for the Judicial Department and related court programs. Writes talking points, holding statements, and media responses.
Maintains and manages the media monitoring systems for the Department and produces daily news clipping reports.
Briefs leadership on any hot topics in the media and advises on follow-up.
Develops online media guides and individual press kits/plans for major trials, decisions, and issues.
Maintains active and current media lists and reporter contact information for new release distribution.
Provides onsite media coordination to district and county courts for high-profile cases. Manages Expanded Media Coverage (EMC) and media presence in various courts.
Identifies and pitches to the media proactive stories on the Colorado courts. Proactively engages media partners for positive storytelling in media outlets.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the media program by developing data reports on media placement in pitched stories.
Coordinates press conferences, sending out media alerts and providing onsite coordination.
Creates and provides workshops and round table discussions for the media about the courts statewide.
Assists in providing media training for Judicial Officers.
Responsible for the development and implementation of media relations communications plan for the Department.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Minimum Education
Education and Experience Equivalency:
Master’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations.
Work Related Experience:
Minimum (3) years working in education, communications, court management or like field required.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
Physical Demands
Physical Effort Requirements:
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment
Work Environment:
Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.
Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate. Individuals with known violent backgrounds.