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End Citizens United · 1 month ago

Vice President of Communications

End Citizens United is a leading electoral organization focused on reforming democracy and protecting voting rights. The Vice President of Communications will develop and execute the organization's external communications strategy, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring effective media relations and digital presence.

Politics

Responsibilities

Manage four areas of the organization: communications, press, research and digital
Develop and implement our short and long-term communications plans
Guide the organization’s press and earned media efforts, including serving as an on-the-record spokesperson
Oversee the development and execution of our digital strategy, including social media, videos, websites, and email, while collaborating with teams to ensure consistent, engaging content, and analyzing performance
Lead our relationships with members of the media and communications, and digital partners
Direct the creation of internal and external materials, including talking points, statements, press releases, press notes, memos, emails, and videos, and approve external content from other departments
Identify innovative ways to expand and promote ECU and LAV, the issues we work on, and the candidates we support in the press and on social media
Represent ECU and LAV acting as a spokesperson and ambassador publicly in the press, on panels, at meetings, or for other events
Develop and manage project-based and long-term budgets
Actively engage as a senior member of the executive team to help set organizational short and long-term goals and priorities
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Political communicationsMedia relationsDigital strategyLeadership experienceWritten communicationVerbal communicationDiversity commitmentTeam managementCollaboration skills

Required

At least 10 years of political and/or campaign communications experience
A minimum of three cycles in high-level leadership positions
Extensive background in communications, media relations, and digital work
Strong understanding of political messaging and advocacy
Proven success in leading high-profile campaigns
Developing compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Pitching the media
Serving as an on-the-record spokesperson
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Deep understanding of digital media and social platforms
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
Experience managing teams and collaborating across departments to drive organizational goals
Alignment with the commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment

Benefits

Health insurance (there are many health plans available that are fully employer paid, and Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, & LTD plans are fully employer paid)
Reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month
An IRA with up to 3% of salary matched

Company

End Citizens United

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A grassroots donor funded Political Action Committee that focuses on electing campaign finance reformers to overturn Citizens United.