Communications Director

Who We Are

The Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (ADLCC) is the only organization in Arizona whose sole purpose is to elect Democrats to the State House and Senate. Our organization was formed in 2015 when Democratic leaders from the Arizona House and Senate identified the need for an organization whose purpose was to identify, support and elect Democratic candidates statewide. In every year since our founding, we have picked up seats and held the line against Republican incumbents who continue to radicalize. In 2024, ADLCC held the line in both the State House and State Senate, set against a tough and biased map. We have broken the super majority in our state and, with a Democratic Governor heading into re-election for the 2025-2026 cycle, are more poised than ever to put a Democratic trifecta in our state government.

Job Title: Communications Director

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: November 30th, 2026, with the possibility of being extended permanently

Reports To Executive Director

What You Will Do

The Communications Director oversees the communications department and leads the caucus, staff, candidates and members in all strategic messaging development and goals. This role leads the ADLCC Communications Team with overseeing traditional press outreach, paid media and upholds brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all communication materials from the ADLCC. This role, alongside its team, will serve as a messaging resource for battleground candidates and campaigns aiding them in developing messaging on their issues for public communications.

Core Responsibilities

External Communication Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute an earned media strategy during the legislative session.
• Supervise the ADLCC Digital Director with session accountability by crafting engaging written content around the Arizona Legislative Session for social media.
• Hire, train, and manage staff to execute department and caucus goals and work directly with candidates.
• Evaluate and act upon breaking news and electoral developments and oversee rapid response opportunities to further the narratives and storytelling that highlight the importance of ADLCC and the Arizona state legislature.
• Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the organization and coach and assist other ADLCC staff and board members as needed.
• Write and distribute press releases and newsletters that align with ADLCC’s organizational goals and messaging.

Internal Communications Strategy and Execution

• Serve as the strategic owner or advisor on major initiatives, working closely with senior leadership, delegating to department staff when needed, and providing or arranging for training and counsel for others.
• Work closely and serve as a main point of contact with external consulting partners to leverage their expertise
• Facilitating the Flow of Information in All Directions
• Develop relationships with district staff to ensure timely reporting to ADLCC HQ, candidates, partners, and consultants on communication needs and concerns.'

Candidate and Campaign Communications Support

• Provide support to battleground candidates' campaigns by identifying endorsement opportunities, drafting materials for endorsement applications, and rollout of received endorsements.
• Develop and write messaging for candidates that can be adapted for all forms of candidate communications (printed materials and digital media).
• Prepare candidates for debates, town halls, media interviews, and other public appearances by drafting talking points, familiarizing the candidates with the talking points, and providing actionable feedback as needed.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all of the items listed below.

You will be a good fit for this role if you:

• Have experience in writing press releases, media alerts, newsletters, blog posts, social media content, or other external communications in either a campaign.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Understand paid media, including direct mail and ads.
• Understand the legislative landscape in Arizona.
• Experience working with principals and preparing them for public speaking engagements.
• Familiarity with media tracking and social media tracking.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 cycles (5-7 years) of experience working on candidate campaigns or state parties
• Experience staffing and media training a principal
• Experience managing and developing junior staff
• The ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to rapid requests.
• A record of building trust and productive working relationships with a large and diverse team.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to transportation.
• Access to cell phone/computer.
• Ability to work long or irregular hours.
• Availability for frequent travel around the state and around the districts.
• Be a Democrat and have demonstrated political beliefs that fit with the Democratic Party’s mission.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with the Arizona Political Landscape.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000 per year