Press Secretary - Bernie 2016, New Hampshire

[nhj...@berniesanders.com]

Bernie 2016 is looking for a Press Secretary in New Hampshire.

Resumes should be submitted to NHj...@berniesanders.com with “Press Secretary” in the subject line.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Press Secretary will manage, in collaboration with senior staff and national communications staff, all in-state press activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The development, direction, and implementation of the NH press program
• Manage relationships with and requests from local and national press outlets
• Write talking points, op eds, statements, letters to the editor, and other copy as needed
• Connect on-the-ground organizing efforts with the larger media narrative and implement pro-active earned media outreach.
• Monitor media coverage in-state
• Provide background briefings for senior staff and national staff
• Train and guide other staff in communications best-practices and design communications volunteer trainings

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multiple cycles of campaign communications experience
• Impeccable written and verbal skills
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of electronic and print media systems
• Proven track record of pro-active earned media outreach, maintaining good working relationships with reporters and securing positive media coverage
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
•  Ability to act and organize independently
• Strong sense of discretion and personal accountability.

 

Bernie 2016 is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff. Bernie 2016 is an equal opportunity employer and its policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.