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EMILYs List · 2 months ago

Deputy Director of Campaign Communications (cycle)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$83K/yr - $97K/yr

4+ years exp

EMILYs List is the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, seeking a Deputy Director of Campaign Communications to join their team. This role involves managing the organization’s media positioning, creating effective communication strategies for endorsed candidates, and leading rapid response efforts during breaking news events.

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Responsibilities

Work directly with EMILYs List-endorsed candidates as needed to create effective media and messaging strategies, provide interview prep, media and debate training, crisis communications and strategic support

Work with Campaigns Department to help with campaign communications efforts, provide resources, and advise on strategic decisions

Act as communications hub for breaking news events; help initiate and manage organization’s rapid response

Collaborate with communications team and organization leadership to craft responses in a timely manner

Serve as a leader in time sensitive situations by advising leadership, planning communications strategies, and managing staff and resources to achieve organizational goals

Be a proactive and quick thinking originator of stories to pitch on behalf of EMILYs List and our endorsed candidates

Draft and deliver talking points and briefings for EL staff and candidates, assist with media training, as needed

Serve as on-record spokesperson for the organization as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Campaign communications experienceRapid response media experienceMedia trainingPeople managementEffective communicationProject managementMulti-taskingCommitment to diversityCollaborative work

Required

Must have experience in communications, working with press

Experience in a rapid response media environment

Four years of experience in communications and at least one cycle of campaign or campaign committee experience is strongly preferred

Experienced manager of people and processes

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and write quickly and in a compelling manner about multiple topics

Energetic ability to multi-task and manage projects in a fast-paced and changeable environment; willingness to invest multiple teams and stakeholders in communications efforts

Ability to use multiple mediums and approaches including new media to create multi-faced and effective campaigns

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

All candidates should possess commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice Women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff

Preferred

Four years of experience in communications and at least one cycle of campaign or campaign committee experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

EMILYs List

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EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities.

Founded in 1985

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees