Deputy Director of Communications; Legislative Research Commission

10/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Employment Type: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY| 18A | 40 HR/WK

702 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601

Legislative Research Commission

Internal Legislative Research Commission applicants will only be considered.

The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director for Communications. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in apolitically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closestto the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

Job Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate the work of the Communications Department, including Citations, Constituent Services, Legislative Library, Print Shop, and Public Information.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Communications staff, as well as the various direct-report managers;participate in hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.
• Provide leadership and direction for communications and constituent service activities to ensure accuracy, clarity, timeliness, and adherence to nonpartisan standards.
• Review and approve major communications products, public information materials, constituent correspondence, and briefing documents to ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee the agency’s media relations efforts, serving as the agency's media contact and writing and editing press inquiries, statements, interview preparation, and public messaging.
• Ensure effective communication with legislators, legislative staff, the public, media outlets, and partner agencies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, legislative committees, and external entities to support accurate and responsive communication and constituent service functions.
• Monitor workloads, schedules, and operational needs across the various reporting offices; recommend process improvements to and assist the Director in implementing departmental and, or, agency procedures and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements, including appropriate handling of records, data, and public information.
• Lead or support training efforts for departmental staff on communication standards, constituent service practices, and agency procedures.
• Represent the department in meetings, legislative activities, or agency wide initiatives as assigned bythe Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to oversee complex communications under tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of public information practices and communications strategy within a legislative environment.
• Thorough understanding of the legislative process and the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, accurate communications for diverse audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to review, refine, and guidethe work of communications and constituent services staff.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify salient issues, respond rapidly, and ensure accurate messaging.
• Demonstrated ability…