Valkyrie Strategies: Print Production Director

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Who We Are

At Valkyrie, we win the tough fights. We’re a mission-driven team of strategists, designers, and campaign professionals committed to helping progressive candidates — especially women and underdogs — break through and win. As mail consultants, we bring sharp creative, relentless execution, and a deep belief in the power of good strategy to every race we take on.

Who You Are

You’re an experienced production/project manager with direct mail or print production experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are deeply organized, and lead with a calm, strategic hand — even when things move fast. You’re committed to progressive values, passionate about meeting deadlines, love the details, and are relentless in your pursuit of excellence.

You care about delivering for clients, mentoring and educating your co-workers, and making sure every piece of work is the best it can be. And you want to do it at a firm that values creativity, collaboration, and winning with integrity.

About the Role

The Production Director oversees all aspects of the production process, including print management, vendor coordination, quality control, scheduling, and delivery logistics. This role requires a combination of project management expertise, vendor relationship skills, and a deep understanding of the print production process. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This is a remote, full-time position. Candidates must be based in the U.S., and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production process for direct mail campaigns, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for printers, mail houses, the USPS, and other production vendors

• Oversee production timelines and coordinate with client service teams to meet client deadlines

• Source quotes and negotiate pricing with vendors while maintaining high production standards

• Create and manage production schedules across multiple projects, ensuring proper sequencing and delivery

• Monitor and enforce quality control standards across all production assets, this includes proofreading materials before sending to printers

• Troubleshoot production issues and proactively identify solutions

• Maintain accurate records of print specs, quantities, delivery instructions, and postal documentation

• Ensure all mailings are compliant with USPS regulations and political disclosure requirements

• Support innovation by identifying new vendors, production techniques, and cost-saving opportunities

• Assist in the maintenance of the firm’s project management system by learning how it functions, helping troubleshoot issues, and serving as the backup to the primary system administrator to ensure smooth operations

• Other duties as assigned — as a small, fast-growing firm, we expect all team members to be flexible and willing to lend a hand across projects when needed.

You Should Have

• 5+ years of experience in print production, direct mail, or political consulting (political mail experience preferred)

• Strong understanding of print processes, finishing, data handling, and mail logistics

• Familiarity with USPS regulations and political compliance guidelines

• Proven experience managing high volumes of projects under tight deadlines

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with long hours during peak seasons

• Proficiency in project management tools (i.e. Asana, Wrike, Monday, etc.), Excel/Google Sheets, and file management systems

• Comfort working across time zones with remote colleagues and clients

• A high standard of excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to self-direct

• Commitment to progressive values and the mission of supporting Democratic candidates and causes

Work Culture & Compensation

This is a full-time, permanent position. We operate primarily during Central Time hours and expect team members to be available and engaged from 9am–6pm CT. While we offer flexibility to accommodate campaign demands and promote a healthy work-life balance through flex hours and remote-first policies, outside employment or side projects may not interfere with availability or performance during core hours.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role.

The job description will remain posted until the position is filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any protected status under applicable law.