Communications Director, Julián for the Future (San Antonio, TX)

[Greg Diamond]

Julián for the Future

Communications Director

This campaign is about solving the big problems that our country faces. To do that, we need the best and brightest from across the country to join us. Our campaign will reflect the values of our candidate. We will be inclusive, solutions-oriented, and positive. We are looking for experience in all areas, not just political campaigns. We are committed to fair hiring practices, a safe work environment, providing benefits, paying a fair wage for work, and supporting workers’ rights to organize.

Job Summary:

Julián for the Future (the Campaign) is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven communications professional to serve as Communications Director. The successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive media and communications plan for the campaign. The role will include direct interaction with the candidate, campaign chair, and other principals. The Communications Director will report to the Campaign Manager and work closely with the Senior Advisor for Communications and Digital. This position is based in San Antonio, Texas, and is eligible for comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and ambitious communications plan. 
• Proactively seek media opportunities for the candidate and develop pitches to secure national and key local bookings and interviews. 
• Cultivate and maintain contact with key national, Texas, and early state reporters. 
• Direct, develop, and drive daily rapid response communications.
• Organize media events.
• Write media advisories, reporter backgrounders, press releases, op-eds, social media content and other materials as needed.
• Prepare and provide talking points, background materials, and other prep materials for candidate and relevant staff. 
• Work in tandem with the Digital team to reach key audiences.
• Collaborate with Political, Organizing and Finance teams to shape the candidate’s travel and events schedule. 
• Staff the candidate as necessary for high-profile media opportunities. 
• Manage the Communications Department, including planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.

The Communications Director must be a self-starter with multiple cycles of experience developing and implementing strategy on political campaigns, thorough and extensive knowledge of media relations strategies, and experience hiring and managing staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and presence, instinct for creative problem-solving and a good humored and collegial approach to working with other staff, volunteers and donors. Our campaign values those who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get work done, no matter their seniority. 

To Apply:

Visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/125122 to apply. Position is open until filled.

The Campaign prohibits discrimination in employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the Campaign, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a Campaign employee. The Campaign is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

The Campaign's equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the Campaign, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a Campaign employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the Campaign.

The Campaign is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that makeup our country and our movement. Working towards the goal of a diverse the Campaign, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.

Note that the Campaign adheres to Family and Medical Leave, Sick Leave, and other policies as required by law.