Communications Specialist - $33.65 - $39.42 per hour

About the role

This opportunity is for a Communications Specialist with strong experience in political communications, media relations, social media strategy, public-facing messaging, and client advisory work. The role supports a mission-driven digital and communications environment serving political campaigns, PACs, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and other change-focused clients.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the communications team to develop and execute strategic communications plans tailored to client goals, audiences, and campaign priorities.
• Develop social media strategies and manage social media channels for client communications.
• Work with clients to develop and execute social media and nontraditional media plans.
• Contribute to media preparation for candidates and organizational leaders, including interviews, debates, speeches, and other public appearances.
• Write compelling external communications materials, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, and related content.
• Pitch and shape stories with reporters and influencers to secure media coverage and placements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, influencers, and other media contacts.
• Cope with client media engagements and help ensure communications opportunities are handled smoothly.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to clients while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Support crisis communications and rapid-response messaging when urgent issues arise.
• Plan and execute press events, including press conferences and media roundtables.
• Support client internal communications staff in carrying out communications projects.
• Maintain message consistency across communications, advertising, creative, and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Passion for mission-driven causes and public-interest work.
• 3–5 years of experience in political communications.
• At least one campaign cycle of experience in a dedicated communications role.
• Strong writing skills across a wide range of political communications formats.
• Experience writing long-form blog posts, op-eds, concise talking points, and effective social media copy.
• Proven experience successfully pitching stories to media outlets and/or securing placements with influencers.
• Able to craft persuasive messaging for different platforms, audiences, and communications goals.
• Able to adapt communication strategies based on audience, platform, timing, and client priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and sound political instincts.
• Able to respond effectively under pressure, including during rapid-response or crisis communications situations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and client priorities at the same time.
• Experience developing social media strategies and content across various platforms.
• Strong client-service mindset and willingness to go the extra mile for client needs.
• Able to work as part of a collaborative team and support client work beyond standard business hours when required.
• Reliable broadband internet access for remote work within the United States or U.S. territories.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation and sick days.
• 11–12 federal holidays off, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Child care FSA.
• 12 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Option to work remotely from anywhere within the United States and U.S. territories with broadband internet.
• 401(k) benefits with employer match after six months of employment.
• Opportunities for continuous growth and learning.