Communications Director

Congresswoman Susie Lee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Susie Lee is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead an aggressive communications strategy for a battleground district. The role collaborates with the Member, Chief of Staff, and legislative and district teams, overseeing the communications agenda and a fast-paced team in the district and D.C.

The position requires 3–5 years of political communications experience and willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends, with travel to the district as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in political communications or public affairs.
• Proven ability to manage a communications team.
• Strong relationships with national and local media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Member’s communications agenda and strategy.
• Lead a fast-paced district and D.C. communications team.
• Maintain relationships with reporters and manage press inquiries.

Skills

Media relations

Press strategy

Team leadership

Written communication

Crisis management

Job description

Communications Director

Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) seeks an experienced, good-humored, and highly organized Communications Director to lead and execute an aggressive communications strategy for a battleground district. In close collaboration with the Member, Chief of Staff, and legislative and district teams, the Communications Director will oversee the Member’s communications agenda and manage a fast-paced communications team in the district and D.C.

This is not an entry-level position; candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of political communications experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This position reports to the Chief of Staff and is based in Washington, D.C., with travel to the district as needed. This position requires flexibility to work long hours and be responsive to urgent communications needs, including on nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• maintaining relationships with national and local reporters;
• strategically managing press inquiries;
• proactively pitching stories;
• drafting and editing press releases;
• developing media strategies to roll out legislative and casework wins;
• organizing press conferences;
• spearheading communications components of district outreach and events;
• running an aggressive and responsive social media program;
• overseeing a non-traditional media and content creator program;
• writing op-eds, talking points, and speeches;
• managing and coaching the communications team;
• and working collaboratively with District Office and legislative staff to amplify the office’s work.
• The Communications Director will also oversee franked communications and a robust 499 program.

Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, experience managing a team, and a track record of successfully pitching media and influencing positive media outcomes.

Candidates must be politically astute, calm under pressure, collaborative, and willing and able to work the long, irregular hours required by a communications job in the modern-day news cycle. Nevada ties are a plus.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.