Responsibilities

• Draft talking points, press releases, statements, op-eds, LTEs, and core messaging materials under tight deadlines.
• Develop and execute proactive pitching strategies to secure high-impact media coverage across print, TV, radio, and online outlets, with a focus on national political reporters.
• Serve as an official on-the-record spokesperson for NextGen America on national narrative.
• Prepare, media prep, and staff NextGen leadership, internal team members, and student organizers for interviews, media appearances, and press events.
• Author and manage NextGen’s Substack, leveraging long-form storytelling to highlight proprietary insights, youth vote narrative, organizational priorities, and movement updates.
• Brainstorm and execute creative communications strategies to uplift student voices, campus organizers, and NextGen programming across earned and owned media channels.
• Monitor daily news, media trends, and Gen Z cultural moments to identify rapid-response opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with digital and organizing teams to ensure messaging alignment across all campaigns.
• Support the management and mentorship of student organizers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years of communications experience in political campaigns, advocacy groups, or mission-driven organizations.
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to draft compelling talking points, press materials, and newsletter/Substack content quickly.
• Proven experience preparing and media prepping surrogates or leadership for press interviews.
• Strong media relations skills and existing connections with national political reporters and media outlets.
• Passion for youth organizing, Gen Z media trends, and uplifting student/NextGen voices.
• The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving political priorities, tight deadlines, and rapid-response situations.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to travel (10–20%) and work flexible hours during key political moments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• 19 paid organization-wide holidays
• Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
• $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
• Flexible spending account for dependent care
• Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self