Campaign Communications Director

ReachThePeople.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ReachThePeople.ai is seeking a Campaign Communications Director to redefine how campaigns communicate through technology and data. The ideal candidate will blend innovative tools with storytelling to deliver impactful outreach, ensuring personalized messaging that resonates with voters. This role requires proven experience in political communications and a passion for public service.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in political communications, ideally in senior roles.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of campaign compliance and voter engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with campaign goals.
• Manage media relations and prepare candidates for appearances.
• Mentor communications staff and ensure message discipline.

Skills

Political campaign communications

Media relations

Digital campaigning

Crisis management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

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ReachThePeople.ai is transforming how political campaigns engage voters and donors. Through advanced data analytics and real-time insights, we enable campaigns to deliver personalized, impactful communications that drive results. Our platform empowers campaigns to maximize every message, conversation, and dollar—ensuring outreach is relevant, ethical, and scalable.

• Personalized, scalable voter and donor engagement
• Predictive analytics for targeted communications
• Real-time sentiment analysis and resource optimization
• Micro-targeting and multilingual messaging
• Automated mobilization and fundraising
• Privacy-first, transparent, and compliant

Reach: Where data-driven strategy meets authentic connection.

Why Are We Hiring?

We are looking to hire a Campaign Communications Director who can harness the power of technology and data to redefine how campaigns communicate. Our mission is to connect candidates with voters and stakeholders through compelling, personalized messaging that truly resonates.

As the political landscape grows more dynamic and digital, we need a communications leader who can blend innovative tools with proven storytelling to deliver authentic, impactful outreach at scale. If you are passionate about merging cutting-edge communications strategies with the latest digital advancements to drive real results, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies that align with campaign goals, using data and insights to shape messaging across all platforms
• Serve as campaign spokesperson, manage media relations, generate earned coverage, and prepare candidates for media appearances, debates, and interviews
• Craft press materials, speeches, and op-eds while managing social media for consistency, impact, and engagement
• Mentor communications staff (press, digital, design), ensure message discipline, and align communications with overall campaign strategy
• Build relationships with media, community leaders, and partners; manage outreach through newsletters, alerts, and updates
• Track and optimize communication efforts using analytics, staying responsive to political developments and media trends

Required

• Proven excellence in political campaign communications, management, and execution, ideally in senior roles within major campaigns
• 5–6 years of experience in political communications, with at least 3 years managing teams
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including on-the-record experience
• Strong understanding of digital campaigning, media relations, and campaign compliance
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messaging and execute multi-channel outreach
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
• Deep knowledge of voter engagement, fundraising, and field organizing

Advantages

• Experience balancing quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive communications decisions
• Background in high-profile or large-scale political campaigns
• Strong crisis management and rapid response skills
• Excellent storytelling and public speaking abilities
• Sense of humor and passion for public service

Apply

Email your resume, proof of work, and a brief statement on why you want to be part of the team to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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