Senior Communications Director & Strategist

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead press and messaging strategy for Senator Mazie K. Hirono.

This senior role reports to the Chief of Staff and requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and outstanding writing and editing skills. Based in Washington, D.C., the position involves providing strategic counsel on messaging and media relations, coordinating with legislative and state teams, and managing a communications staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant communications experience in Congress, campaigns or related political environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel on messaging, communication, and media relations.
• Liaise with legislative and state teams to ensure clear communication of the Senator’s efforts.
• Manage a communications team.
• Draft statements, press releases, op-eds, and speeches.

Skills

Strategic messaging

Media relations

Team leadership

Excellent writing

Job description

The United States Senate is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead press and messaging strategy for Senator Mazie K. Hirono.

This senior role reports to the Chief of Staff and requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and outstanding writing and editing skills. Based in Washington, D.C., the position involves providing strategic counsel on messaging and media relations, coordinating with legislative and state teams, and managing a communications staff.