Deputy Communications Director
Description
Reports To: 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 hard-working campaign professionals who are committed to electing more Democrats and holding the House majority.
Position Summary: The DCCC Deputy Communications Director works hand in hand with the Communications Director and National Press Secretary to create the long-term communications strategy and day-to-day operations of House Democrats' campaign arm.
The Deputy Communications Director is responsible for managing the Regional Press Secretaries, providing coaching and guidance as they develop relationships with local media in a large number of targeted congressional districts and work with individual candidates and campaigns to develop and implement aggressive, individualized earned media strategies. The Deputy Communications Director provides strategic advice as Regionals work with Congressional campaigns to establish best practices for regular campaign and rapid response communication. In addition, the Deputy Communications Director will serve as a resource as Regional Press secretaries train campaign staff on how to run and maintain an effective campaign communications operation.
Responsibilities Include:
• Managing Regional Press Secretaries and providing coaching, guidance, and strategic advice as needed to help targeted Congressional campaigns;
• Managing the speechwriter and advising on cross-departmental speech and talking point needs;
• Managing workflow with outside consultants to provide media training to candidates;
• Approving DCCC outward facing materials to ensure they reflect the DCCC's strategic direction;
• Occasional on-the-record work and reporter outreach;
• Assistance for in-district, national press events and;
• Performing other duties as needed.
Requirements
• Multiple cycles of campaign communications experience, ideally with a combination of experience on-the-ground with campaigns and with a Committee or other large organization
• Team-player, highly organized with an eye for detail
• Passionate about making sure Democrats across the house battlefield have the tools, resources, and support they need to run effective campaigns
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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