Maine Democratic Party: Communications Advisor

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Maine Democratic Party Communications Advisor

Job Description: The Communications Advisor for the Maine Democratic Party works with the Executive Director, Chair, party staff, 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 highly competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. This is an on-the-record role and will include overseeing internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters.

Responsibilities:

• On the record spokesperson for the governor’s race.

• Plan and oversee events including press conferences, press calls, and creative earned media opportunities.

• Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, and statements.

• Write short and long-term communications plans.

• Develop pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters in Maine and nationally.

• Respond to media inquiries.

• Work with staff to manage difficult communications situations, including crisis communications.

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.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Salary is dependent on experience and is in the $6,500 to $7,000/month range. This is a full-time position that offers a generous benefits package.

This position is based in Maine with some in-office work required at MDP’s offices in Portland, Augusta and/Bangor. Additional in-person event-based work required as needed.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

The Maine Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy and our core value to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.