Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Deputy Communications Director

Job Post; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party seeks a Deputy Communications Director to drive the day-to-day messaging across press, digital, and content teams in a hybrid environment. You will work closely with leadership to turn strategy into timely, effective communications and manage key projects.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, Research, and Data, you will translate policy updates into clear, persuasive material, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and uphold a consistent DFL

Qualifications

• Experience in political communications or campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Director, Communications, Research, and Data to translate broad strategy into clear workplans and deadlines.
• Manage complex communications projects from concept to completion, coordinating contributors and milestones.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for day-to-day communications execution across departments.
• Draft and edit communications materials, ensuring clarity, message discipline, and consistency.

Skills

Team management

Press releases

Speech writing

Graphic editing

Video editing

Job description

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Deputy Communications Director

LOCATION

St Paul, MN, 55107

SALARY

$70000 - $90000 (Yearly)

HEALTHCARE

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

ARENA-TRAINED STAFF

This role was posted by Arena-Trained employer.

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed Paid Staff, Written press releases, speeches, or op-eds, Graphic Editing, Video Editing

COMPANY

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

DEPARTMENT

Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: Deputy Communications Director

Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid – in-office 4 days/week with 1 remote day)

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Communications, Research, and Data

Reports To: Senior Director, Communications, Research, and Data

Salary: $70,000-90,000

About the Minnesota DFL Party

Democrats across the country have looked to the Minnesota DFL Party as a model for how to win elections and improve people’s lives. For more than eighty years, the Minnesota DFL has worked tirelessly to enact progressive policies and provide a platform for those who need it most. We believe that every Minnesotan has a right to stable employment with fair wages, to a proper education, to raise and provide for a family, to accessible and affordable health care, to live in safe communities, and to retire with dignity and security.

Position Overview

The Deputy Communications Director helps drive the Minnesota DFL’s day-to-day communications operation, turning strategy and priorities into timely, effective execution across press, digital, and content functions.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, Research, and Data, the Deputy Communications Director is a fast, highly organized communications operator with excellent judgment. They manage complex workstreams from start to finish, anticipate needs, and help ensure the DFL’s communications priorities move from strategy through execution and impact.

Communications Management & Execution

• Work closely with the Senior Director, Communications, Research, and Data to translate broad communications strategy and priorities into clear workplans, deliverables, timelines, and next steps.

• Manage complex communications projects and workflows from concept through completion, coordinating contributors, decisions, and deadlines to move the work forward, stepping in personally to execute when needed.

• Serve as a central point of coordination for day-to-day communications execution, collaborating across the Communications, Research, and Data department and the larger organization.

• Manage the communications calendar, anticipate upcoming needs and opportunities, and proactively identify next steps and resolve gaps or obstacles.

Communications & Content Development

• Draft and edit communications materials as needed, including message guidance, talking points, press releases, scripts, social and digital copy, remarks, and other written communications as assigned.

• Review, proofread, and strengthen content produced across the team for clarity, accuracy, message discipline, and consistency.

• Translate strategy, research, polling, policy, and political developments into effective communications across channels.

• Ensure a consistent DFL voice and narrative across channels.

Rapid Response

• Maintain a rapid-response pipeline that moves breaking news and research quickly from identification through message development and distribution across channels.

• Coordinate with press, digital, research, data, and other departments as needed to determine the appropriate response, assign next steps, and ensure timely execution.

• Proactively flag developments and opportunities that warrant a response and recommend how the DFL should communicate about them.

Other

• Assist with additional communications-related projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Communications, Research, and Data.

Who You Are

You are proactive, highly organized, and comfortable moving between project management, coordination, proofreading, and hands-on execution. You anticipate what needs to happen next and follow through. You believe in the DFL’s values and are excited to contribute your skills to making change in Minnesota.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A commitment to the values of the DFL Party and electing Democrats at every level

• Excellent judgment and strong communications instincts

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Ability to turn broad or ambiguous information into concrete action

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams at all levels

• Ability to produce high-quality work quickly and with minimal direction

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, persuasive communications

• A proactive, collaborative, and “all-hands-on-deck” approach to getting work done

Additional qualifications that will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience in political, campaign, government, advocacy, public affairs, or another fast-based communications environment

• Experience managing complex projects or workflows involving multiple contributors

• Experience in rapid response communications

• Familiarity with digital and social media communications

• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and rapidly changing priorities

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as campaign needs require

Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show that women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. At the DFL, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Minnesota — including people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. We believe our party and our work are stronger when everyone is included and empowered.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. The DFL offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Salary band of $70,000-90,000

• Competitive benefits package including health care and dental

• Paid time off and holidays

• Flexible scheduling

• Professional development opportunities

Voluntary Self-Identification Information

Consistent with the DFL Party’s commitment to including groups historically under-represented in the DFL Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability, we encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the DFL Party. To help in this effort, we ask applicants to complete this self-identification form. Completion of this information is voluntary and is not a requirement of employment. This information will not affect the decision regarding your application for employment. This information will be kept confidential. Please select one or more groups that fit your identity:

• African American/Black

• Asian/Pacific American

• Hispanic or Latino

• LGBTQ+

• Native American

• Person with Disability

• Veteran

• White or Caucasian

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Minnesota DFL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.