Communications Strategist

Liftoff Campaigns, LLC

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Communications Strategist manages communications strategy and execution for a portfolio of clients, partnering closely with Liftoff’s Vice President of Communications to set priorities and deliver results. The role serves as a primary client contact and trusted strategic advisor to candidates, organizational leaders, and senior staff. The strategist develops communications plans, shapes narratives, responds to changing political and media environments, and prepares principals for high-stakes public appearances. The role also creates written communications, builds reporter relationships, manages media engagements, guides rapid response, directs press events, and supports clients’ internal communications staff. It collaborates with creative and digital teams to integrate earned media, digital fundraising, and persuasion efforts. The position calls for strong political instincts, excellent writing and editing, sound judgment under pressure, and a commitment to electing Democrats and advancing good causes. The strategist may need to work beyond the 9–5 when client needs require it.

Requirements

Commitment to electing Democrats and advancing good causes.
Typically 5–8 years of experience in political or advocacy communications, including experience as a communications director, press secretary, senior agency strategist, or in a comparable role with significant strategic responsibility.
Experience independently managing communications programs and advising candidates, principals, or senior organizational leaders.
Track record of developing communications strategies that produce meaningful results, including successfully pitching and shaping media coverage.
Experience preparing principals for interviews, debates, and other high-stakes public engagements.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into persuasive messaging and capture a principal’s voice.
Strong political instincts and the confidence to make recommendations, offer candid counsel, and respond effectively under pressure.
Exceptional organization and follow-through, with experience managing multiple accounts or workstreams and competing deadlines.
Understanding of how earned media, social media, and nontraditional platforms work together to reach audiences.
Collaborative approach, a high degree of ownership, and willingness to work beyond the 9–5 when client needs require it.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day communications strategy and execution for a portfolio of clients, working with the Vice President of Communications to set priorities and deliver results.
Serve as a primary client contact and trusted strategic advisor to candidates, organizational leaders, and senior staff.
Develop and drive communications plans that shape narratives, advance client goals, and respond to changing political and media environments.
Prepare principals for media interviews, debates, speeches, and other high-stakes public appearances, providing candid feedback and actionable guidance.
Write and edit press releases, talking points, op-eds, speeches, and other communications materials while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and voice.
Build and maintain reporter relationships, proactively pitch stories, and secure coverage that advances clients’ strategic priorities.
Manage media engagements from initial outreach through preparation and follow-up.
Guide clients through rapid response and sensitive communications challenges, using sound judgment under pressure and identifying when to escalate decisions.
Develop social and nontraditional media strategies that expand clients’ reach and reinforce broader communications goals.
Direct press events, including press conferences, media roundtables, and campaign announcements.
Provide strategic direction and support to clients’ internal communications staff.
Anticipate emerging issues and media opportunities, using coverage and political developments to refine strategy.
Collaborate with creative and digital teams to integrate earned media, digital fundraising, and persuasion efforts.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO and sick days.
Federal holidays off (11–12 total days, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years).
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible work schedules and the option to work remotely anywhere within the United States and its territories with broadband internet.
401(k) benefits with match after six months of employment.
$50 phone or Wi-Fi stipend.
ClassPass membership.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Opportunities to support continuous growth and learning.