Communications Director
314 Action
Philadelphia, PA, or Washington, DC based with occasional travel
314 Action is the nation's premier organization dedicated to scientific advocacy as well as recruiting, training and electing candidates with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds to all levels of public office. In the November elections, 314 Action's scientists led the charge to take back the House, with 9 wins for crucial House and Senate races. We raised over $5 million in the 2018 election cycle and well on our way to raising $20-$25 million for the 2020 election cycle. 314 Action was recently featured in the New York Times and HBO's Vice News Tonight recently covered our first cycle.
For 2020, we helped recruit astronaut Mark Kelly to run for US Senate in Arizona and have raised his campaign over $450k to date. In Colorado our "Draft Hick for Senate" campaign helped convince former geologist and Governor John Hickenlooper to take on Cory Gardner and raised him over $100k in just his first 48 hours in the race. We're also focused on re-electing our 8 newly elected scientists to Congress, along with expanding their ranks and helping to build the bench at the state and local levels.
314 Action is looking for a Communications Director to build and lead a dynamic and growing communications team heading into the 2020 elections. The Communications Director will serve as the leader of a high-energy, fast-paced team responsible for crafting and implementing 314 Action's public relations, media relations and campaign communications strategies. In this position, the Communications Director will work alongside other senior staff including the Executive Director in a variety of day-to-day PR and media efforts, with a focus on 314 Action's endorsed federal and statewide candidates and advancing 314 Action's status as a premiere nationally-focused political organization.
Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan
· Build, develop and lead a dynamic communications team and coordinate with senior leadership to ensure communications goals are consistently met
· Work with federal and state campaigns teams to assist campaign staff execute political and communications goals
· Develop story pitches, key messaging and related activities
· Create and maintain press lists, develop reporter contacts and build relationships with relevant members of the media
· Write and edit press releases, talking points, collateral, email pitches and other content
· Create and implement a social media strategy
· Track media coverage and monitor relevant national and local narratives related to 314 Action and its candidates
· Provide support for other senior staff and teams on an as-needed basis
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree required
· 2-3 years of experience as a Communications Director in politics, advocacy or policy, with previous campaign experience preferred
· Extensive on the record speaking experience
· Experience working with senior leadership and developing and managing a team
· Direct media relations experience including pitching and cultivating relationships with the press
· Deep understanding of the political and media landscape, trending topics and current events
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
· Exceptional communication and writing skills
· Ability to proof-read and edit quickly;
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus careful attention to detail
Interested candidates should send a resume and salary requirements to jobs@314action.org with the subject line "Communications Director."
In addition to a competitive salary depending on experience, 314 Action provides a full benefits package for employees including paid time off, health, dental and a generous employer match 401(k).
This position will be located in 314 Action's Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC office with occasional travel required.
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