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Reports To: Communications Director

Department: Communications

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary:

The DCCC National Spokesperson is responsible for long term/broad trend pieces and proactive pitching of stories about the battlefield and Democratic vs. Republican candidates. This person is also responsible for managing, prepping, and booking any surrogates the Committee utilizes (including DCCC Leadership Chairs). They will serve as the point person for cable bookers and podcast producers to be in constant communication about the battlefield writ-large and in charge of booking both surrogates and senior staff on said programs to spread DCCC’s message to as many outlets as possible. This person will manage the Deputy National Spokesperson.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as on-the-record spokesperson for House Democrats’ campaign arm, shaping the national media narrative of the House battlefield;
• Preparing outward facing material that communicates the DCCC’s position and reflects its strategic viewpoint;
• Working alongside National Press Secretary to ensure national media awareness of key Congressional races;
• Providing strategic guidance to the DCCC, with an eye to the perceptions of the national media;
• Helping to combat the national Republican arm’s earned strategy by assisting with crisis communications;
• Conducting outreach to cable bookers, podcast producers, and other new media outlets with the purpose of booking surrogates and senior staff to spread the DCCC’s message;
• Performing other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Communications team.

• A minimum of three cycles of on-the-record campaign communications experience required, with congressional experience preferred;
• Team-player, highly organized with an eye for detail;
• Possess the initiative to work independently and follow through on all projects;
• Proven ability to think outside the box when it comes to landing earned hits and spreading a message across the media ecosystem;
• A great and flexible attitude for a dynamic, campaign-like environment and pace;
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team and collaborate with many strategic partners;
• Commitment to electing Democrats and reclaiming the House majority;
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.