Communications Assistant - Kansas Democratic Party

[Alex Brase]

Communications Assistant

The Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) is looking for a skilled, versatile political professional to fill the role of Communications Assistant. This person will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Chair. The Communications Assistant will be responsible for attending events and assisting with research projects, including media collection and transcription. Additionally, this hire will be responsible for filming events and rallies as needed; sharing the details of candidate events; audio and/or video recording events; preparing detailed memos on topics covered at events; and promptly uploading the audio and/or video recordings.

Salary Range: $3,000 per month

Position Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Collection and research assistance as needed
• Preparing detailed memos on events
• Monitoring community event calendar
• Confirming event details and getting technology ready for events
• Filming each public event
• Preparing memos and uploading footage
• Transcribing footage within 24 hours
• Researching and filming other relevant events
• Compiling local news stories as needed
• Other research tasks as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent writing ability and communication skills
• Familiarity with video editing
• Ability to perform duties under pressure
• Ability to travel extensively at very short notice
• Good time management, troubleshooting, and communications skills
• Availability during evening and weekend hours
• A reliable car to get to and from events

How to Apply:

Interested persons should email their resume and cover letter to In...@KansasDems.org. Please list “Communications Assistant” in the subject line. Position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This is a salaried position with health and PTO benefits.

The Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The KDP is dedicated to achieving equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or disability.

[Kansas Democratic Party]

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