Public Information Media Coordinator (Media Coordinator) - JD04580-7053

POSITION INFORMATION

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.

MISSION STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Communications Officer, the Media Coordinator is an essential position in managing the public information and media relations of the Colorado Courts and the Judicial Branch.  This position is part of the department's current focus to develop and implement a robust, modern communications department and proactive communication strategies. Primarily responsible for answering press inquiries, coordinating responses from and interviews with subject matter experts, story pitching, media relations, and disseminating critical information about the department and courts through proactive strategies, including drafting press releases, talking points, and official statements. Serving as a spokesperson for the courts and department, this position will create media guides and press lists to ensure the correct and timely information delivery to local, state, and national media outlets. In coordination with judicial districts, this position
manages media presence in courtrooms across Colorado. The Media Coordinator keeps the department abreast of the most current media stories and press coverage about and impacting the courts and departments by disseminating daily press clipping reports. This position serves as a subject matter expert on interviewing techniques and provides counsel and training to department personnel participating in media interviews. This position is a hybrid position, some remote and some in-person office work, and may include travel across the state. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential functions 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or public relations.  Minimum of three (3) years working in education, communications, court management or like field.