Campaign Communications Fellow - Statewide Outreach & Media

Job Post; Texas; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vikki Goodwin for Texas is seeking Communications Fellows to join the campaign's communications team for the 2026 General Election. Fellows will work within the Communications Department to support earned media, messaging, rapid response, and digital communications.

They will be embedded within the department and handle defined projects, gaining hands-on experience in statewide campaign communications while contributing to ongoing efforts and campaigns milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets, databases, and campaign technology.

Responsabilités

• Earned Media & Press: draft releases, maintain press lists, staff press events.
• News Monitoring & Rapid Response: track news, identify opportunities, draft responses.
• Candidate & Message Support: prepare briefing materials, ensure consistent messaging.
• Digital & Message Amplification: draft social copy and coordinate with staff to create content.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Campaign technology experience

Outils

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Media monitoring tools

Campaign technology

Description du poste

Vikki Goodwin for Lieutenant Governor: Communications Fellow

LOCATION

TX

SALARY

$25 - $25 (Hourly)

ARENA-TRAINED STAFF

This role was posted by Arena-Trained employer.

SECOND LANGUAGE

Spanish — Second Language Preferred

COMPANY

Vikki Goodwin for Lieutenant Governor

DEPARTMENT

Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Entry Level

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line: "[Name] – Communications Fellow Application" Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Vikki Goodwin Campaign is an equal opportunity employer. We eagerly invite people of color, Native American and Indigenous people, immigrants, women, genderqueer and nonbinary people, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and others to apply for all open positions at The Vikki Goodwin Campaign.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vikki Goodwin for Texas is seeking Communications Fellows to join the campaign's communications team for the 2026 General Election. Communications Fellows will work directly with the Communications Department to help execute the campaign's earned media, messaging, rapid response, and digital communications efforts.

This is a department-specific fellowship. Communications Fellows will be embedded within the Communications Department and will primarily support communications work rather than serving as general campaign interns. Fellows will receive hands-on experience in a statewide campaign communications operation while taking responsibility for defined projects and recurring work within the department.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, closely follows news and politics, has excellent attention to detail, and is interested in developing the skills necessary to work in political communications. Prior campaign communications experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Earned Media & Press

• Assist with drafting press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and other campaign communications

• Maintain and update press lists and other communications databases

• Assist with press outreach and pitching campaign events, announcements, and other earned media opportunities

• Track campaign press coverage and maintain an organized archive of clips and media mentions

• Assist with preparation and staffing for press conferences, interviews, editorial boards, and other media appearances

News Monitoring & Rapid Response

• Monitor Texas and national news, political developments, and opponent activity for relevant developments

• Identify news stories and emerging issues that may create communications opportunities for the campaign

• Conduct research to support rapid response, messaging, and earned media efforts

• Help prepare background materials, research, and draft language in response to breaking news and campaign developments

Candidate & Message Support

• Assist with research and preparation of candidate briefing materials, talking points, and other communications materials

• Help ensure campaign messaging and public-facing materials remain accurate and consistent

• Support communications planning around policy rollouts, endorsements, campaign events, and major campaign milestones

Digital & Message Amplification

• Assist with drafting social media copy and other written digital content

• Identify opportunities to amplify earned media, campaign events, endorsements, policy announcements, and other campaign priorities

• Coordinate with the Content Creator and other communications staff to help turn campaign moments and earned media into digital content

• Assist with basic graphics, video, or other digital content as needed and based on experience

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• An eye for preventing problems and helping the Communications Team stay prepared

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and other campaign technology

• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback

• Ability to work independently once trained while communicating effectively with the Communications team

• Commitment to electing Democrats

• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as campaign needs require

Additional Qualifications

• Bilingual translation experience appreciated

• Previous experience with political campaigns, elected officials, advocacy organizations, labor organizations, student media, journalism, public relations, or political communications is a plus, but not required.

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, media monitoring tools, or campaign technology is also a plus.

• Individuals who want to develop the skills necessary to pursue future work in campaign communications, political communications, or Democratic politics.