Communications Director for Countywide Campaign (Nassau County, New York)

[nassaucam...@gmail.com]

Communications Director:

Democratic countywide campaign in Nassau County, NY (Long Island) seeks a Communications Director to help oversee communications strategy, messaging, rapid response, digital strategy, and tracking. The Communications Director will work closely with the Campaign Manager and a consultant team.

 

Start Date: ASAP

 

Responsibilities Include:

 

·      Overseeing campaign communications plan

·      Serving as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaign and maintaining relationships with the media

·      Handling media requests for the candidate and campaign

·      Building press conferences for the campaign and drafting press advisories and releases

·      Working with the campaign’s research team on opposition strategy and rapid response

·      Crafting campaign emails for messaging and fundraising purposes

·      Managing the campaign’s tracking program

·      Working with the digital team on social media and online communications strategy

 

Qualifications:

 

·      2-3 years of experience in political communications

·      Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Strong organizational skills

·      Strong work ethic with the ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment

·      Candidates must have a car, car insurance, and a driver’s license

·      Ideal candidates would be familiar with Long Island and Long Island politics as well as its media landscape

 

Candidates should be willing to work long and irregular hours. Salary commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

To apply, please email a resume and 3 references to nassaucam...@gmail.com with “Communications Director” in the subject line.