Senior Director, Communications & Marketing

Run For Something Action Fund • US,

2d • Remote

About The Position

Run for Something recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot races to build sustainable power nationwide. Since 2017, RFS has engaged over 250,000 potential candidates, endorsed over 3,000, and celebrated 1,600+ election victories. RFS alumni drive impactful changes in housing, abortion access, and education, shaping the Democratic Party's future.
RFS fosters a culture emphasizing work-life balance, sustainability, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With strategic, year-round initiatives, RFS is dedicated to long-term democracy-building.
Learn more about our work and values on our Careers page.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electoral or movement work, managing communications teams in political campaigns, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PACs, or media organizations.
• Demonstrated experience translating organization’s mission and programs into distinct narrative and positioning
• Expertise in developing and executing multi-channel communications and brand strategies, including narrative and positioning, social media, content strategy, press relations, and paid media, with a strong understanding of the national political communications landscape.
• Experience translating complex data and programmatic impact into compelling public narrative and positioning
• Proven experience in budget management, staff supervision, and mentoring in remote settings; demonstrated ability to drive team goals, evaluate metrics, and apply data-driven insights.
• Previous experience in developing inspiring messaging and talking points for principals or organizations
• Skilled in short-form and medium-form writing, talking points, content creation, and adapting strategies based on digital trends and audience needs.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, make informed decisions, and pivot as necessary; strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and problem-solving across teams.
• Strong project management skills, which includes being detail-oriented, coordinating across multiple departments, collaborating with different stakeholders with competing goals, and holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines
• Commitment to DEI principles, with demonstrated experience fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and upholding organizational values.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently in a remote environment with a deep commitment to advancing Run for Something’s mission and goals.
• Must have valid work authorization and cannot be foreign nationals. Legally restricted to hiring only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with unionized work environments, including collaboration with unions or managing within collective bargaining frameworks, is a plus but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFS's narrative and positioning strategy to demonstrate RFS’s impact and translate that strategy into innovative short- and long-term communications plans for press coverage, brand awareness, and national visibility across digital properties.
• Identify and create signature moments, from major milestones like RFS' 10th anniversary to everyday opportunities from our programmatic work, that connect RFS's impact with key audiences, including press, donors and public interest, proactively adapting messaging and utilizing relevant internal data points.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Initiatives team leads and other key stakeholders across RFS to design and implement the communications campaigns to elevate RFS’s programmatic work into inspiring communications and drive cross-team projects.
• Define core narrative and messaging priorities, including developing compelling and inspiring talking points about our programs, candidates, and organization for staff use in various communications, updating regularly.
• Lead proactive and reactive messaging, adapting to relevant news while establishing a cohesive voice and consistent messaging across programs and development departments.
• Oversee all outbound communications with the team and consultants, maintaining tone, consistency, and meeting deadlines.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and point of contact for press inquiries while building and coaching a broader bench of RFS spokespeople.
• Collaborate with the Co-Founder and President, Amanda Litman, to shape a strategy that utilizes her voice in the most high-impact and strategic ways; utilize alternate voices whenever possible.
• Directly manage press vendor(s) and lead media relations strategy and assign earned media opportunities; collaborate with press vendor(s) by proactively pitching stories, anticipating opportunities for visibility, and making decisions on media efforts.
• Identify communications-related risks and design strategies and solutions for crisis situations and rapid response.
• Extract key insights from research to communicate RFS's mission effectively and align with national conversations.
• Contribute to organization-wide strategy as a member of the Leadership Team, advocating for RFS’s mission, values, and DEI goals.
• Continuously assess and refine communication strategies while enhancing external communication skills across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the communications team (including a Digital Communications Director and a Digital Engagement Associate), ensuring KPIs are met and staff development is supported.
• Implement CRM tracking systems across social channels with technology team support and coordinate compliance with campaign finance rules.
• Oversee budget management, provide training as needed, and manage consultant relationships.

Benefits

• Four-Day Work Week
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
• Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 50% of premium covered for dependents)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents)
• Professional Development Stipend
• Treat Yourself Stipend ($500 a year to do something that brings you joy)
• Equipment Stipend
• 401k
• Work from Home Stipend
• Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
• 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Paid Sabbatical (after 3 years of service to RFS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Four weeks in organization-wide holiday closures, including a two-week winter break
• Flexible, remote work environment
• Transition payment for departing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed