Osborn for Senate: Communications Director

Job Post; Nebraska; On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Osborn for Senate is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead the campaign’s communications operation in Omaha, NE. The role oversees press, digital coordination, and rapid response, reporting to the Campaign Manager. Salary is commensurate with experience and falls within a monthly range of $6,000–$10,000.

The Communications Director will drive message strategy, manage a team, and coordinate with the candidate and reporters at the local and national levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in campaign communications and messaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing a team and coordinating across channels.
• Familiarity with press, digital strategy, and rapid response.
• Ability to work under deadlines and coordinate with reporters.

Responsibilities

• Create a proactive communications plan and calendar for the campaign.
• Lead earned media strategy, pitching, events, and reporter relationships.
• Prepare the candidate for key interviews and appearances.
• Manage junior members of the communications team.
• Oversee policy roll-outs, press conferences, and events.
• Run rapid-response operations and timely messaging.
• Serve as primary media contact and spokesperson.
• Draft press releases, talking points, statements, and social copy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team management

Press relations

Campaign communications

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Osborn for Senate: Communications Director

LOCATION

Omaha, NE

SALARY

$6000 - $10000 (Monthly)

HEALTHCARE

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

COMPANY

Osborn for Senate

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Director (overseeing a department. Ex: Political Director, Communications Director)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Osborn For Senate is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead all aspects of the campaign’s communications operation. The Communications Director will drive earned media and message strategy while overseeing press, digital coordination, and rapid response. This position reports to the Campaign Manager and works closely with the candidate. The monthly salary range for this role is between $6,000-10,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a proactive communications plan and calendar to strategically drive the campaign’s message across mediums
• Lead earned media strategy, including pitching, press events, and building strong reporter relationships
• Prepare the candidate for key interviews and public appearances
• Manage junior members of the communications team
• Steward the project management of policy roll-outs, press conferences, and other communications events
• Run the rapid-response operation, monitoring news and disinformation and directing timely responses
• Manage incoming press inquiries, serve as primary media point of contact and on-the-record spokesperson
• Draft and/or oversee drafting of press releases, talking points, statements, speeches, and social media copy as needed
• Travel  … (??) ...

Qualifications

• Two cycles of experience in campaign-based communications work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing a team
• Experience working directly with reporters, and a comfort in dealing with local, in-state, and national reporters
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline
• Experience pitching press and earned media hits, including the use of in-person and virtual events to drive a campaign’s desired message
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment