Maryland Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Seeks Communications Assistant

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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland is seeking a full-time Communications Assistant to serve as a key member of the media relations and communications team.

 

The Communications Assistant will report to the Communications Director and will be responsible for drafting external materials, performing research, fielding media inquiries, executing media events, assisting with rapid response, tracking media coverage, and supporting administrative needs of the campaign’s communications department.

 

Job responsibilities will include:

• Writing press releases, op-eds, talking points and other communications materials;
• Drafting compelling, creative, engaging copy for social media channels;
• Implementing a social media content calendar to ensure consistency and alignment;
• Coordinating media activities, including press events and campaign announcements;
• Fielding incoming inquiries, managing the press lists, and pitching reporters;
• Constantly seeking creative opportunities for engagement across platforms; and
• Building and maintaining systems for tracking and presenting communications metrics, including overseeing daily press clips.

 

A well-qualified candidate has at least one year of experience in external communications, media-relations or journalism, preferably in a campaign, government or advocacy

setting.

 

This position is based in the Baltimore area and requires the ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends; as well as the ability and willingness to travel. Those interested should send a cover letter and resume to MarylandDem...@gmail.com.