Deputy Director of Campaign Communications

4 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States EMILYs List Full time $83,000 - $96,700

SUMMARY

Department: Communications 

Supervisor: Senior Director of Campaign Communications

FLSA Status: Exempt

Cycle Position through 12/31/2026

EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Deputy Director of Campaign Communications to join our Communications team.  The Deputy Director of Campaign Communications promotes the mission of EMILYs List and is an advocate for strong, pro-choice Democratic women candidates and elected officials throughout the country. The Deputy Director of Campaign Communications manages the organization's positioning within the news of the day and capitalizes on creative opportunities for the organization and its candidates.   

At EMILYs List, you'll be part of a dynamic team committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot. Read on for more details about the job and about EMILYs List.

Essential Job Functions
  • Work directly with EMILYs List-endorsed candidates as needed to create effective media and messaging strategies, provide interview prep, media and debate training, crisis communications and strategic support; 
  • Work with Campaigns Department to help with campaign communications efforts, provide resources, and advise on strategic decisions;
  • Act as communications hub for breaking news events; help initiate and manage organization's rapid response;  
  • Collaborate with communications team and organization leadership to craft responses in a timely manner;
  • Serve as a leader in time sensitive situations by advising leadership, planning communications strategies, and managing staff and resources to achieve organizational goals;
  • Be a proactive and quick thinking originator of stories to pitch on behalf of EMILYs List and our endorsed candidates;
  • Draft and deliver talking points and briefings for EL staff and candidates, assist with media training, as needed;
  • Serve as on-record spokesperson for the organization as needed;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Must have experience in communications, working with press;
  • Experience in a rapid response media environment;
  • Four years of experience in communications and at least one cycle of campaign or campaign committee experience is strongly preferred;
  • Experienced manager of people and processes;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and write quickly and in a compelling manner about multiple topics;
  • Energetic ability to multi-task and manage projects in a fast-paced and changeable environment; willingness to invest multiple teams and stakeholders in communications efforts;
  • Ability to use multiple mediums and approaches including new media to create multi-faced and effective campaigns;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
  • All candidates should possess commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice Women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff.

The salary for this position is $83,000 - $96,700 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization. Candidates whose experience exceeds the minimum qualifications may be considered for a starting salary that exceeds the current range. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. No calls, please.

Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is eligible for full-time remote work, but will require travel. This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2026.

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