Communications Advisor

The Communications Advisor for the Washington Democratic Party works with the WA Dems staff, Chair, and stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message. This position is responsible for overseeing the party’s overall communications and messaging strategy for the critically important 2024 gubernatorial race. This is an on-the-record position and will include overseeing all internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters.

Location: Seattle

Remote: No

FSA Classification: Exempt

Union Position: Yes

End Date: 11/30/2024

External Communications

• On the record spokesperson for the governor’s race 
• Plan and oversee events including press conferences, press calls, and creative earned media opportunities.
• Develop and execute press events with surrogates and elected officials.
• Direct proactive and rapid response communications.
• Develop pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters in Washington and nationally.
• Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, blast emails, and statements.
• Work with campaigns to coordinate press and communications strategy and assist as needed.
• Respond to media inquiries.

Internal Communications

• Write short and long-term communications plans.
• Write talking points for events and stakeholders as needed.
• Develop messaging around issues for stakeholders and allies.
• Work with staff to manage difficult communications situations including crisis communications.

Digital Media

• Work with other staffers to develop and execute digital and social media plans.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years working in political communications, preferably at least one cycle on a statewide campaign.
• On-the-record experience.
• Proven ability to execute creative earned media campaigns.
• Previous record of working and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
• A willingness to work in a high-paced campaign environment with unpredictable hours.

Benefits

Salary is $7,000 per month, with comprehensive health care, vision and dental coverage, mileage and phone stipend, paid time off, sick leave, bereavement, and paid observed holidays. This position is a part of the Coordinated Campaign’s collective bargaining agreement.