Senior Communications Strategist – US Senate (Remote)

Florida Democratic Party; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Democratic Party is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead the party’s messaging for the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Remote position reporting to the Executive Director and Communications Director, with full-time schedule and a September–November 2026 start window.

The role focuses on developing earned media, coordinating with stakeholders, and acting as the on-the-record spokesperson. You will manage rapid response, craft press plans, and organize events while holding the

Qualifications

• Two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience.
• Proven track record with reporters and on-the-record work.
• Strong writing and deadline-driven communication.
• Ability to manage rapid response in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold Senator Moody accountable ahead of the 2026 election.
• Collaborate with campaign and FDP on media strategies to support the Florida U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot.
• Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Florida U.S. Senate race.
• Draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points.
• Plan and build press conferences and events.
• Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories.

Skills

Media relations

Spokesperson

Press materials writing

Crisis communications

Job description

Title: Senior Communications Advisor - US Senate

Location: Remote

Reports to: Executive Director, Communications Director

Schedule: Full-time

Start/End Date: September – November 2026

The Senior Communications Advisor for the Florida Democratic Party works with the Executive Director, Chair, Communications Director, and stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message against our US Senate opponent Ashley Moody. This position is responsible for overseeing the party’s overall communications and messaging strategy for the competitive 2026 US Senate race.

This is a senior-level, on-the-record role and will include overseeing internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters to hold Ashley Moody accountable. This person will lead a sophisticated rapid response operation, create press plans, build events, pitch stories, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the state party.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold Senator Moody accountable ahead of the 2026 election
• Work with the campaign for the eventual Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Florida U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot
• Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps ● Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Florida U.S. Senate race
• Quickly draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points
• Build press conferences and events
• Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience
• Track record of successfully working directly with reporters and on-the-record experience
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to write quickly and on deadline for wide variety of press materials ● Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
• Understanding of how to prioritize competing responsibilities and multiple organizations while managing rapid response in a fast-paced work environment ● Team player attitude and committed to working well with others ● Demonstrate commitment to Democratic causes

The Florida Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The FDP is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote

and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.