Communications Director

Congresswoman Deborah Ross; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Deborah Ross in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Communications Director to join her office as the senior communications strategist. You will work with the Congresswoman and senior staff to advance priorities and craft compelling messaging across media channels.

The role requires exceptional writing, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail; it is not an entry-level position. The director will lead press operations and digital strategy from a DC-based team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in strategic communications.
• Not an entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy in partnership with the Chief of Staff that advances the Congresswoman’s priorities.
• Serve as the office’s primary strategic advisor on communications, messaging, media strategy, and rapid response.
• Advise on communicating complex legislative and policy issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and media outlets.
• Manage day-to-day press operations: respond to inquiries, coordinate interviews, pitch stories, identify coverage opportunities.
• Draft and edit press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, media advisories, and other materials.
• Prepare the Congresswoman for interviews, press conferences, speeches, and other media appearances, with briefing materials.
• Manage a DC-based Press Secretary and oversee the office’s digital and social media strategy.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Strategic Communications

Media Relations

Crisis Communications

Collaboration

Job description

Congresswoman Deborah Ross seeks an experienced and collaborative Communications Director to join her Washington, DC office. This person will serve as the office’s senior communications strategist, working closely with the Congresswoman and senior staff to advance the Congresswoman’s priorities.Successful candidates will have exceptional writing and editing skills, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail. This is not an entry-level position.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy in partnership with the Chief of Staff that advances the Congresswoman’s priorities and reflects the needs and interests of the district.
• Serve as the office’s primary strategic advisor on communications, messaging, media strategy, and rapid response.
• Advise the Congresswoman and senior staff on how to effectively communicate complex legislative and policy issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national reporters and media outlets.
• Manage day-to-day press operations, including responding to media inquiries, coordinating interviews, pitching stories, and identifying opportunities for coverage.
• Draft and edit press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, media advisories, and other communications materials.
• Prepare the Congresswoman for interviews, press conferences, speeches, and other media appearances, including developing briefing materials and conducting media preparation.
• Manage a DC-based Press Secretary and oversee the office’s digital and social media strategy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. Candidates of diverse experiences and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.