Democratic Governors Association (DGA) · 2 months ago
DGA Campaign Communications Resume Bank
Various Gubernatorial Campaigns
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking qualified communications staff candidates for Democratic gubernatorial campaigns across the country. The roles will vary depending on the campaign, and include opportunities from entry-level to senior-level communications positions.
AssociationGovernment
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to build and manage a dynamic communications operation for a statewide candidate in a competitive election cycle
Manage staff and/or consultants and build and implement a comprehensive communication and messaging strategy, working with a Campaign Manager and other senior staff
Pitch stories and cultivate relationships with members of the media
Qualification
Required
Qualified candidates demonstrate the ability to build and manage a dynamic communications operation for a statewide candidate in a competitive election cycle
Qualified candidates have experience managing staff and/or consultants and building and implementing a comprehensive communication and messaging strategy, working with a Campaign Manager and other senior staff
Candidates also have a demonstrated record of pitching stories, cultivating relationships with members of the media, and have 3+ years of campaign communications experience working at a statewide level either in an official office or in a campaign capacity, including on-the-record experience
Qualified candidates have knowledge of multiple aspects of a communications shop
Qualified candidates should have superb writing skills and significant experience drafting written communications materials, including press releases, op-eds, and social media content
Candidates also have demonstrated experience executing an earned media strategy, including pitching stories or public events, cultivating relationships with reporters, and/or creating and distributing talking points
Ideal candidates have two to three years of work experience in political communications with at least one cycle of experience working at a statewide level either in an official office or in a campaign capacity
Qualified candidates have a solid work ethic, strong writing skills, an in-depth knowledge of current events, and a desire to help Democratic Governors and candidates win
Candidates have less than six months of full-time campaign communications experience
Preferred
Preferred qualifications, responsibilities, and duties vary by campaign
Preferred qualifications, responsibilities/duties, and job titles vary by position and campaign
Preferred qualifications, responsibilities/duties, and job titles vary by position and campaign
Company
Democratic Governors Association (DGA)
Founded in 1983, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is an independent voluntary political organization organized to support Democratic governors and candidates across the nation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$23.25M2022-04-11Series Unknown· $23.25M
Leadership Team
Laura Carlson
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
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