Job: Communications Director - Highly Targeted Northeast Congressional

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Communications Director Job Description 

 

Note: Looking for March 2016 Start Date.

Overview

A highly targeted congressional race in the Northeast is seeking resumes for qualified candidates interested in serving as a Communications Director. This will be a highly active primary and general.

 

Responsibilities

The Communications Director will be responsible for all media and communications aspects of the campaign. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Candidate, Campaign Manager and other senior campaign leadership to develop and implement a strategic communications plan.
• Generate earned media coverage of the Campaign’s message through proactive planning and rapid response.
• Write press releases, statements, media advisories, talking points, columns and remarks for campaign and surrogates.
• Schedule media interviews and provide appropriate background information to the candidate, senior staff and/or surrogates for all media events.
• Field and respond to all media inquiries and oversee media tracking program.
• Travel with and staff the candidate and surrogates to media events as needed.
• Manage and increase social media imprint.

Requirements

• ·       Experience in a communications position for political campaigns.
  
• ·       Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  
• ·       Track record of success in a fast paced, high stakes environment
  
• ·       Demonstrated ability to manage staff and work with volunteers and interns.
  
• ·       Experience in writing a communication plans.
  
• ·       A vehicle is required
  

 

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

To Apply

Please submit a one-page resume in PDF form, references and salary requirements to demsw...@gmail.com