Senior Communications Director - Policy & Media Strategy

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The office of Senator Mazie K. Hirono seeks a seasoned Communications Director to lead press and messaging strategy. This senior position reports to the Chief of Staff and requires five years of relevant experience in Congress, campaigns, or a related political environment.

The role is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional travel. Responsibilities include strategic counsel on messaging, coordinating with legislative and state teams, and managing a communications team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant communications experience in Congress, campaigns or a related political environment.
• Experience providing strategic counsel on messaging, communications and media relations.
• Ability to lead a communications team and coordinate with legislative and state offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel to the Senator and staff on messaging and media relations.
• Liaise with legislative and state teams to communicate the Senator's efforts clearly.
• Manage a communications team and oversee drafting of statements, press releases, op-eds and speeches.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Media relations

Strong writing

Job description

The office of Senator Mazie K. Hirono seeks a seasoned Communications Director to lead press and messaging strategy. This senior position reports to the Chief of Staff and requires five years of relevant experience in Congress, campaigns, or a related political environment.

The role is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional travel. Responsibilities include strategic counsel on messaging, coordinating with legislative and state teams, and managing a communications team.