Senior Communications Director — Public Voice & Strategy

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student loan repayment

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter’s Washington, D.C. office seeks an experienced, creative Communications Director. You will set the communications agenda, shape the Congresswoman's public voice, and lead a small, talented team, collaborating closely with the Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and District Director.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as necessary. This is a senior, high-visibility position in a fast-moving office that values advocacy through

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications leadership.
• Ability to manage a small team and work with senior staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience in political communications and public messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive communications strategy across earned media, franked communications, and social platforms.
• Draft floor speeches, press statements, op-eds, talking points, and social content in the Congresswoman's voice—daily and on deadline.
• Pitch and field press inquiries across TV, print, radio, and digital media; build relationships with reporters.
• Oversee the Congresswoman's franked communications program, including direct mail, digital advertising, mass texts, and monthly town halls; ensure compliance.
• Supervise and mentor a Digital Manager (D.C.) and a part-time Press Assistant (Portland); support video production and design as needed.

Skills

Senior leadership

Media relations

Strategic communications

Team management

Job description

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter’s Washington, D.C. office seeks an experienced, creative Communications Director. You will set the communications agenda, shape the Congresswoman's public voice, and lead a small, talented team, collaborating closely with the Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and District Director.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as necessary. This is a senior, high-visibility position in a fast-moving office that values advocacy through