Chief Communications Strategist

Job Post; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Who Decides seeks a Communications Director to build and lead the organization's communication strategy, brand, and public profile with messaging guidance and collateral across the board.

The role oversees op-eds, press releases, speeches, social media, and email programs, working with a consultant and supporting media outreach and press relationships in a fast-paced, in-person environment in NYC/DC.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications experience in Democratic politics, campaigns, or advocacy.
• Experience preparing and staffing a high-profile principal for TV, press, and events.
• Crisis communications and rapid response experience.
• Ability to explain complex issues in clear language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active relationships with reporters in political/media circles.
• Experience managing social media, email, and digital comms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build Who Decides’ communications strategy and brand from the ground up.
• Oversee external messaging, op-eds, press releases, speeches, and policy papers.
• Lead social media, website, and email programs; coordinate with Communications consultant.
• Support media outreach, pitching reporters, and securing placements.
• Work across polling, policy research, and political expertise to craft clear messaging.

Skills

Written press releases, speeches, orop

Job description

Who Decides seeks a Communications Director to build and lead the organization's communication strategy, brand, and public profile with messaging guidance and collateral across the board.

The role oversees op-eds, press releases, speeches, social media, and email programs, working with a consultant and supporting media outreach and press relationships in a fast-paced, in-person environment in NYC/DC.