Director of Public Affairs and Campaign Communications (New Orleans, LA)
Julien Burns
Job type: Full-time
Compensation: $72 - $80k plus commission and profit-sharing
Red Cypress Consulting seeks a Director of Public Affairs & Campaign Communications to support its clients in getting their message out and winning campaigns. The Director of Public Affairs & Campaign Communications will lead Red Cypress' electoral work and serve as an expert adviser internally and externally on the intersection of politics and communications. This is an ideal position for an ambitious strategic thinker looking for a high-growth opportunity with a fast-paced, young company.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Principal to grow and strengthen Red Cypress’ electoral and advocacy campaigning practice
Lead strategy development processes and work with project managers and other Red Cypress team members to proactively propose creative strategies to help clients achieve their organizational goals
Develop and manage relationships with key policymakers, advocates and other partners
Manage media relationships, pitch stories and coordinate interviews on behalf of clients
Draft and review press releases, statements, messaging memos and other key written deliverables
Manage project timelines and internal project management systems
Provide hands-on support and training to clients in campaigning best practices
Draft and edit reports and slide decks with strategic recommendations for clients
Required Qualifications
Excellent writing skills
Strong research skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience running electoral and advocacy campaigns
Experience running communications programs and building deep relationships with both local and national reporters
Ability to think strategically
Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
College degree or comparable work experience
Deeply held progressive values and passion for social justice
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing communications strategies and advancing strategic narratives
Experience with digital organizing and advocacy
Experience with project management tools and practices
Deep understanding of anti-racism and anti-racist practices
Spanish fluency
Equity is at the heart of Red Cypress Consulting. From the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building, we are committed to investing in New Orleans and creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Native New Orleanians, women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people of any religion or nationality and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and Red Cypress Consulting is committed to helping staff develop and grow.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Julien Burns at jul...@redcypressconsulting.com.
About Red Cypress
Red Cypress Consulting is a boutique strategic consulting firm that works with progressive nonprofits, foundations and political organizations to communicate more effectively, leverage digital technology more fully and win their campaigns. Red Cypress’s portfolio is split between local and national/international projects and uses a business model that acknowledges the disparity in resources between local and non-local groups and uses tiered pricing to subsidize providing cutting edge digital and communications support to groups in Louisiana that otherwise would not be able to afford it.