Deputy States Communications Director

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive state-level media strategy and coordination for multi-state initiatives within the DNC.

  • Must-have: 4–6 years in political communications
  • Standout: Travel up to 30% and prior management experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Aiding in the management and hiring of the states team
  • Regular on-the-record work and reporter outreach
  • Pitching creative ideas for localizing national narratives and nationalizing local narratives
  • Coordinating department-wide press materials for multi-state initiatives
  • Liaising with surrogates, stakeholders and elected officials in the states on earned media opportunities
  • Coordinating with other national Democratic committees and Democratic state parties
  • Briefing DNC spokespeople and leadership ahead of local media interviews
  • Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience in political communications or similar
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills across multiple media
  • Sharp organizational and leadership skills
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
  • On the record experience
  • Management experience

    Benefits

    • The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
    • - Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
    • - Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
    • - Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
    • - Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
    • - Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
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