Jordan for Maine: Communications Director

Job Post; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A political campaign organization seeks a Communications Director to lead their media efforts and manage communications staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in electoral politics and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing press relations, crafting communications material, and training candidates for media interaction. This role is essential for shaping the campaign's public image and executing its media strategy.

Qualifications

• Track record of working with local and national reporters.
• On-the-record experience as a spokesperson.
• Experience in electoral politics and campaigns.
• Management experience with staff and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop earned media plan and implement campaign communications strategy.
• Respond to media requests and manage proactive pitching.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters.
• Draft and edit written communication materials.
• Craft remarks and guidance for political events.
• Provide media training and interview prep.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively

Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork

Job description

Jordan for Maine: Communications Director

LOCATION

ME

SALARY

$7,500 - $10,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Jordan for Maine

DEPARTMENT

Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

CONTACT

N/A

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, submit a one-page resume at electjordan.com/resumes and list “Communications Director” as the role for which you are applying.

APPLICATION LINK

www.electjordan.com/resumes

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing earned media plan/calendar and implementing campaign communications strategy

• Responding to incoming media requests and managing proactive pitching

• Building and maintaining relationships with reporters across Maine and around the country

• Drafting and editing written communication materials, including social media content

• Crafting remarks and guidance for political events

• Providing media training and interview prep for candidate

• Hiring and overseeing team of communications staff

• Providing copy editing, approval and other support as needed for other campaign departments

Job Requirements

• A track record of working directly with local and national reporters

• On-the-record experience as a spokesperson

• Multiple cycles of experience working in electoral politics/on campaigns

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively and get results in a fast-paced environment

• Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork

• Experience managing staff and/or volunteers.