EMILY's List

We elect Democratic pro-choice women to office.

Deputy Director of Campaign Communications

CommunicationsCommunicationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1985H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 more

Posted

141 days ago

Salary

$83K - $96.7K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

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.