National Press Secretary

THE ROLE:

NextGen America is currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented communications professional to join our team as National Press Secretary. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the National Press Secretary will manage media strategy, maintain strong reporter relationships, prepare teammates for on-the-record conversations, and work across departments to build and execute a robust communications program nationally and across our targeted states.

This role drives our earned media narrative, crafting talking points, pitching press, media prepping internal leadership and team members, drafting Substack content, and finding creative strategies to uplift student voices and NextGen programming. The ideal candidate has deep on-the-record political experience, a passion for empowering young people, and a belief that Gen Z will transform elections, shape culture, and build new systems.

This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply. 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Remote Position: Yes

Union Position: No

Travel Requirements:10–15%

End Date:11/15/26 (with potential to extend)

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:

• Draft talking points, press releases, statements, op-eds, LTEs, and core messaging materials under tight deadlines.
• Develop and execute proactive pitching strategies to secure high-impact media coverage across print, TV, radio, and online outlets, with a focus on national political reporters.
• Serve as an official on-the-record spokesperson for NextGen America on national narrative.
• Prepare, media prep, and staff NextGen leadership, internal team members, and student organizers for interviews, media appearances, and press events.
• Author and manage NextGen’s Substack, leveraging long-form storytelling to highlight proprietary insights, youth vote narrative, organizational priorities, and movement updates.
• Brainstorm and execute creative communications strategies to uplift student voices, campus organizers, and NextGen programming across earned and owned media channels.
• Monitor daily news, media trends, and Gen Z cultural moments to identify rapid-response opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with digital and organizing teams to ensure messaging alignment across all campaigns.
• Support the management and mentorship of student organizers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• A minimum of 3–5 years of communications experience in political campaigns, advocacy groups, or mission-driven organizations.
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to draft compelling talking points, press materials, and newsletter/Substack content quickly.
• Proven experience preparing and media prepping surrogates or leadership for press interviews.
• Strong media relations skills and existing connections with national political reporters and media outlets.
• Passion for youth organizing, Gen Z media trends, and uplifting student/NextGen voices.
• The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving political priorities, tight deadlines, and rapid-response situations.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to travel (10–20%) and work flexible hours during key political moments.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.

BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission. 

Taking Care of Your Future: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary

Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:

• Generous PTO and leave policies 
• 19 paid organization-wide holidays

Setting You Up for Success:

• Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs 
• $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
• Flexible spending account for dependent care
• Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:

NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-29 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.5 million young voters and educated many millions more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.  We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment.  We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.