What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Director for Moderate House Democrat, U.S. House of Representatives position at Moderate House Democrat?
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Moderate House Democrat seeks an experienced Communications Director for their Washington, D.C. office. Ideal candidates will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or related job experience;
- 3-5 years of communications experience in a Congressional office, on a political campaign, or in another fast-paced environment;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Sound judgment;
- Strong communication skills;
- Capacity to communicate with a wide variety of personalities in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner;
- Willingness to accept direction and guidance on performance and process improvements from the Chief of Staff and Member;
- The ability to anticipate challenges and proactively offer solutions;
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
- And the ability to work flexible hours including long hours, nights, and weekends.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Developing and implementing an aggressive media and communications strategy;
- Serving as the on-the-record spokesperson and primary media liaison for the Member;
- Proactively seeking local and national interviews with radio, print, television, and new media outlets;
- Maintaining good, working relationships with members of the press corps;
- Overseeing the implementation of a multi-faceted Franked communications program with a large budget;
- Drafting talking points, speeches, press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and statements for the Member;
- Organizing, coordinating, and staffing events with the media;
- Managing all members of the Communications team;
- Managing the process for the updates to social media platforms and the office website;
- Managing the organization and distribution of the daily news clips for the Member and office staff;
- Working closely with the District Office to ensure coverage of local priorities;
- And working closely with the legislative team to ensure coverage of the Member’s policy priorities.
This position reports to the Chief of Staff.
Notice:
This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
Applicant Instructions:
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with “Communications Director” as the subject line to jobs@mail.house.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000