Position: Regional Press Secretary
Reports To: Communications Director & Deputy Communications Director
About the DCCC: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC's Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hardworking campaign professionals who are committed to fortifying and expanding our new Democratic House majority.
Position Summary: The DCCC is seeking an experienced, strategic communicator to be a Regional Press Secretary for the 2020 cycle. This job will be based primarily in Washington, DC, with significant opportunity for travel to battleground house districts across the country.
The Press Secretary will develop relationships with local media in a large number of targeted congressional districts and spend a significant amount of time working with individual candidates and campaigns to develop and implement aggressive, individualized earned media strategies. Daily responsibilities include pitching stories, writing press releases and talking points, and debate and interview preparation. This will include working with Congressional campaigns to establish best practices for campaign and rapid response communication in addition to training campaign staff on how to run and maintain an effective campaign communications operation. A successful candidate will be a team-player, highly organized with an eye for detail, and passionate about making sure Democrats across the house battlefield have the tools, resources, and support they need to run effective campaigns. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, two brief writing samples, and two references.
Requirements: excellent communications skills, campaign experience, significant on-the-record experience, and sharp political instincts.
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: The DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee. The DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
DCCC's equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the DCCC.
The DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that makeup our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.
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