Senior Communications Advisor

Texas Democratic Party•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Texas Democratic Party is hiring a Senior Communications Advisor to support Democrats up and down the ballot this cycle. This is a senior-level role focused on developing and executing the communications strategy to hold the eventual Republican nominee for U.S. Senate accountable ahead of the 2026 election. 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.

Nice To Haves

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
Demonstrated commitment to Democratic causes

Responsibilities

Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold the eventual Republican U.S. Senate nominee accountable ahead of the 2026 election
Work with the campaign for James Talarico and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Texas 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 Texas 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

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