Communications Director Job Description: Robbie for Congress
Robbie For Congress is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly-motivated person to join the campaign as its Communications Director and help elect a bold progressive to represent the Massachusetts Eighth Congressional District. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.
The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, and flexible, with a proven track record of crafting and executing campaign communications strategies, excellent writing skills, and a top-notch understanding of the news cycle and media environment. They will work on multiple projects at once and must have the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Boston, MA
Reports to: Campaign Manager
This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union
Salary: $4,000 per month for the duration of the campaign
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the candidate and campaign team to develop the campaign's message
Maintain an editorial calendar to generate earned media for the candidate and campaign
Draft letters to the editor, press releases, op-eds, and talking points
Pitch stories to both local and national news outlets
Create and execute on creative tactics for the campaign to break through in a crowded media environment
Plan, execute, and staff press events
And other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong news judgment
1-2 years experience with a proven track record of executing high-quality communications work in a fast-paced environment (ideally political and/or advocacy)
Experience working with Greater Boston media
Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking in a range of communications projects
Demonstrated ability to write and edit material quickly and persuasively
Organized self-starter with strong time management and strategic planning skills, with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported
Willing to work as a team member and to contribute to a positive team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle challenges and obstacles with tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
The Committee to Elect Robbie Goldstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal record information (except where permitted under applicable law), or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
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