Democratic Association of Secretaries of State Communications Director Remote · Full time

DASS seeks talented, hard-working and organized Communications Directors/Digital Managers for Secretary of State races in the 2024 cycle.

Description

The Communications Director/Digital Manager will be tasked with overseeing campaign communications - online and in print and traditional media - in every aspect of the race for Secretary of State through 2024. 


The Communications Director/Digital Manager, in partnership with relevant consultants, advisors and team members, will develop, implement, and manage a communications/digital outreach plan.


Duties:

Including, but not limited to:  

  • Speechwriting
  • Developing and executing a social media strategy
  • Drafting talking points
  • Drafting and executing a holistic communications plan
  • Crisis communications management
  • Staffing and prepping the candidate 
  • Pitching and developing opposition research 


Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have at least one cycle as a communications staffer.


Additional sought after qualities: 

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks accordingly
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Exceptional writing background
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Digital fluency 
  • Interest in emerging trends and technologies to reach audiences online
  • Willingness to learn and ask questions


Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DASS is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. DASS is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. DASS will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.