Responsibilities

• Performing daily communications functions — including media monitoring; drafting press materials including advisories, press releases, statements, and op-eds; and preparing candidates and other spokespeople for media events.
• Working with paid media vendors and Caucus leadership to identify press useful for paid media and pitch related stories.
• Managing campaign media lists and developing relationships with key Iowa reporters.
• Providing recommendations on proactive earned media opportunities and implementing them accordingly.
• Identifying and executing rapid response opportunities, including pitching and interfacing directly with reporters, editors, and producers on behalf of the candidates.
• Conceptualizing, organizing, and managing press events.
• Advising on strategy for the candidates’ social media platforms as it relates to getting press; for example, determining when it might make sense to share a statement or reach out to a reporter via social media.
• Coordinating with campaigns, state legislative caucuses, partner organizations, and consultants on a regular basis.
• Other duties as determined.

Requirements

• Communications experience required; prior campaign experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of the current media landscape, including a sense of what’s newsworthy, familiarity with a wide range of news outlets and journalists, and experience directly pitching and interacting with reporters.
• High level of organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Technical fluency with tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Access to a vehicle/reliable transportation and a valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Work experience in or familiarity with Iowa.
• Work experience in a state legislature or state legislative campaign.
• Existing media relationships in Iowa markets.

Benefits

• additional benefits.