Press Secretary & Director of Hispanic Media — Florida Democratic Party

[Florida Democratic Party]

The Florida Democratic Party is seeking communications professional to serve as Press Secretary and Director of Hispanic Media for the 2016 campaign cycle. 

This position will assist the communications director in the day-to-day responsibilities of the communications department and will oversee Spanish-language communication for the Party. This will include on-the-record conversations with local, state, and national media, and the drafting and translating of press releases, op-eds, and social media content.

The job will be based in South Florida with frequent travel to Tallahassee and statewide.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the communications director in day-to-day press responsibilities and rapid response
  
• Develop relationship with Hispanic press outlets and reporters
  
• Manage Spanish-speaking surrogates throughout Florida
  
• Organize, pitch, and execute earned media events targeted at Hispanic media outlets
  
• Write or translate press releases, op-eds, and social media posts
  

Qualifications: 

• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
  
• Experience with media, public relations, or journalism
  
• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability translate accurately in a fast-paced environment 
  
• On-the-record experience with Hispanic press
  

Please email resumes to Max Steele at mst...@fladems.com