DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) seeks a proactive and skilled Deputy Communications Director to help promote the overall messaging strategy of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Broadly, the Deputy Director will help manage the implementation of the communications strategy. The Deputy Director will work under the Communications Director to promote long-term and short-term goals of the Party, elevate the Party's public profile, and engage in strategic communications planning. The Deputy Director will act as spokesperson for the DPVA when appropriate, maintain and grow connections and relationships with local, state and national press, work alongside Democratic candidates in the 2019 Coordinated Campaign, and assist in managing the daily press operations.
This position will work directly with the leadership of the DPVA and will be supervised by the Communications Director.
Responsibilities of the Deputy Communications Director will include but are not limited to:
Work closely with the Party's Communications Director and other senior leadership officials to develop and maintain the Party's communications vision and strategy;
Identify rapid response opportunities and work with staff to implement them;
Develop and maintain relationships with communications leaders amongst Party allies and the media;
Help oversee the Party's daily press outreach to include but not limited to writing and editing external communications, talking points, scripts, press releases, and op-eds;
Work with local stakeholder groups to help spread a cohesive message statewide;
Facilitate press conferences and other earned media events;
Create and manage a robust social media program;
Collaborate with legislative leadership;
Maintain and update media lists;
Monitor local and national press for relevant stories and developments
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years paid/unpaid work in political, advocacy, and/or campaign operations and communications;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Exceptional people skills and patience;
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines;
Strong on-the-record confidence;
Adept at reviewing crafting plans from polling data
Willingness and ability to travel and/or work outside of normal business hours;
Responsive and positive team player who enjoys versatility and constant new challenges;
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Dropbox, Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools; and
A strong commitment to Democratic values; and
Preferred: 3 years of Virginia political experience
This is a full-time position requiring a full-time commitment starting as soon as possible. Salary commensurate with experience. Position will include medical, vision and dental insurance benefits at no cost to the Deputy Communications Director. Extensive travel throughout the commonwealth maybe expected; reliable transportation is a must.
To apply, email a letter describing your interest in the job, your resume, at least two writing samples, and a list of references to jobs@vademocrats.org with Deputy Communications Director in the subject line.
The DPVA is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DPVA 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. The DPVA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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