The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director is responsible for managing the overall messaging strategy for the Texas Democratic Party. He/she will work closely with the Executive Director and Chair to set strategic communications goals and raise the Texas Democratic Party's public profile. This position has a wide range of responsibilities including:
● Developing and implementing over-arching communications strategy, plans and messages
● Ensuring message continuity across all areas of communications programs
● Developing and maintaining relationships with communications partners, allies and the media
● Working with local stakeholder groups to help spread a coordinated message statewide
● Drafting press releases and other media outreach materials
● Facilitating press conferences and other earned media events
● Partnering with our digital team to manage a robust social media program
● Compiling press and issues information and writing briefings
● Preparing talking points
● Working with elected stakeholders and leaders to take advantage of press opportunities
● Maintaining and updating media lists
● Monitoring local and national press for relevant stories and developments
● Developing rapid response
● On the record media appearances
● Hiring, managing and training a team of press staff
● Executing and meeting a communications budget
This position reports directly to the Executive Director with substantial involvement from the Chairman of the TDP.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have:
● Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in communications management role
● Strong on-the-record expertise, as well as experience managing all aspects of communications
● Excellent writing skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
● Experience with campaign operations and political communications
● Texas ties preferred
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, two writing samples and references (as one PDF with the subject line Communications Director) to Will Hailer at will@txdemocrats.org by 5 PM on Friday, January 9th 2015. Late applications or improperly formatted applications will be rejected.
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy 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, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.