Deputy Director of Communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior strategist for national communications and media relations campaigns in partnership with the Director of Communications.
• Execute media outreach and be the primary point of contact for the press
• Pitch major FairVote initiatives across print, broadcast, podcast, online, and Substack outlets.
• Identify and pursue news high-impact news opportunities aligned with FairVote’s priorities.
• Manage incoming media requests in real time and determine appropriate FairVote spokespeople
• Represent FairVote on the record as needed, and lead media training and interview briefings for FairVote staff.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with the national press, to advance FairVote’s strategic communications objectives.
• Pitch FairVote and allies for conferences, awards, and other key thought leadership opportunities
• Establish and evaluate key metrics for national media relations and communications campaigns
• Provide high-level communications strategy and guidance to state and national RCV partners – with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, political science, or relevant field
• 7+ years of increasingly responsible experience in positions relevant to public relations and media relations
• Outstanding political judgment and commitment to work across the political spectrum for FairVote reforms
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences and formats
• Proven track record leading impact-driven communications campaigns for organizations or policies
• A self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and deliverables, with the judgment to know when a decision needs supervisor input or sign-off
• Experience with “new media” platforms like podcasts, Substacks, and YouTube/Meta-based news creators
• Experience with digital content strategy and social media platforms, with experience leading digital marketing campaigns a plus
• Experience editing or reviewing others' written work for messaging, brand consistency, and clarity
• Experience supporting state, local, or coalition partners with communications strategy preferred

Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position. FairVote offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees.