POSITION SUMMARY – INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE (IE) DIRECTOR
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic Governors, is seeking an IE Director for the 2020 cycle. This individual will report directly to the DGA's Executive Director and lead the independent expenditure program to elect and re-elect Democratic Governors in 2020. This individual will oversee a large budget and all IE spending, serve as the external face of the DGA in IE networks, and manage IE Research staff and consultants. This person will build, maintain, and lead IE tables with local and national partners for each race and independently make strategic investment decisions to impact our electoral success.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and execute strategic paid communications plans in at least 7 gubernatorial races;
• Build IE tables in each 2020 state with in-state and national partners and allied groups to build consensus around selecting consultants and establishing program budgets, timelines and strategic decisions;
• Provide guidance on the strategic direction for each race, making budgeting decisions for the DGA and raising money among allied groups;
• Using DGA legal counsel, deliver final approval on all polling and advertising;
• Work with DGA legal and compliance team on all accounting, reporting and payment obligations;
• Report directly to the DGA Executive Director to clearly communicate investment decisions while strictly complying with DGA's firewall policy;
• Comply with and enforce the DGA 2020 Firewall policy with consultants and other stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 3 cycles managing statewide campaigns and/or independent expenditure operations;
• Experience overseeing multimillion dollar paid communications programs across mediums and media markets;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with key partners and external stakeholders;
• Understanding of the unique nature of gubernatorial campaigns;
• Advanced understanding of paid media plans, quantitative and qualitative research programs, and budgeting.
ATTRIBUTES
• Passion and commitment to Democratic candidates and causes, particularly at the gubernatorial level;
• Ability to work well with national and in-state partners and our diverse DGA staff;
• High energy, flexible, collaborative, creative, and proactive;
• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented while moving in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously, a keen understanding of politics and messaging, and ability to work collaboratively among a variety of different teams.
The position is based in downtown Washington, DC and comes with full health care benefits. Compensation is commensurate with the position and experience.
Interested applicants should submit their application and resume through the link below by DATE to be considered: https://jobs.lever.co/dga
The Democratic Governors Association is committed to a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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