Democratic Party of Virginia Communications Director

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Job Description: Democratic Party of Virginia Communications Director

The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) seeks a highly skilled Communications Director to oversee rapid response, messaging, long-term strategic communications plan, and digital strategy for the 2018 Election Cycle.

The Communications Director is responsible for managing the overall

messaging strategy for the DPVA. He/she will work closely with the Chairwoman and Executive Director to set strategic communications goals. This position has a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Developing and implementing long-term strategic communications strategy, plans and messages for the State Party

• Managing and executing the Party’s rapid response program to hold Republican elected officials and candidates accountable

• Ensuring message continuity across all external communications products

• Acting as the primary on the record spokesperson for the DPVA

• Managing media requests and developing and maintaining relationships with local and national reporters and bloggers covering Virginia politics

• Working with elected officials, partners, and candidates to help develop and spread a coordinated message

• Drafting press releases, talking points and other media outreach materials

• Facilitating press conferences and other earned media events

• Working with a team to develop and manage a robust social media program

• Staffing and arranging media interviews for the DPVA Chairwoman and Party leaders

• Managing press interns

This position reports directly to the Executive Director with substantial involvement from the Chairwoman of the DPVA.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in communications role

• On-the-record experience

• Excellent writing skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with campaign operations and political communications

• Virginia ties preferred but not required

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (your discretion) and salary history to *pr...@vademocrats.org*. Please only list the words “Communications Director Application” in the subject line. Applications improperly submitted will not be accepted. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.