Deputy Director of Campaign Communications (cycle)

EMILYs List•Washington, DC

31d•$83,000 - $96,700•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.