Communications Director Job Description
Note: Looking for March 2016 Start Date.
Overview
A highly targeted congressional race in the Northeast is seeking resumes for qualified candidates interested in serving as a Communications Director. This will be a highly active primary and general.
Responsibilities
The Communications Director will be responsible for all media and communications aspects of the campaign. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Work with the Candidate, Campaign Manager and other senior campaign leadership to develop and implement a strategic communications plan.
- Generate earned media coverage of the Campaign's message through proactive planning and rapid response.
- Write press releases, statements, media advisories, talking points, columns and remarks for campaign and surrogates.
- Schedule media interviews and provide appropriate background information to the candidate, senior staff and/or surrogates for all media events.
- Field and respond to all media inquiries and oversee media tracking program.
- Travel with and staff the candidate and surrogates to media events as needed.
- Manage and increase social media imprint.
Requirements
- · Experience in a communications position for political campaigns.
- · Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- · Track record of success in a fast paced, high stakes environment
- · Demonstrated ability to manage staff and work with volunteers and interns.
- · Experience in writing a communication plans.
- · A vehicle is required
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Please submit a one-page resume in PDF form, references and salary requirements to demswin2016@gmail.com
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