Tina for Oregon: Communications Director

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Tina for Oregon is seeking a dedicated and hard working ** Communications Director**. The Communications Director will oversee all campaign-related communications matters, including developing and executing a robust communications plan. They will work closely with campaign leadership and the candidate to drive the campaign’s earned media strategy and act as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaign. The ideal candidate will have multiple cycles of on-the-record experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and previous management experience. Oregon ties are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust communications plan for the cycle

• Build strong relationships with reporters at the national, statewide, and local level

• Oversee all communications materials, including press releases, talking points, reporter backgrounders, candidate memos, op-eds, and other content

• Work closely with the candidate, campaign manager, and consulting team to shape the campaign’s overall communications strategy

• Develop earned media tactics, ideas, and pitches to drive the campaign message

• Prepare and staff the candidate for media interviews and events

• Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaign

• Manage other members of the communications team

Qualifications:

• At least two to three cycles of campaign communications experience

• On-the-record experience and a track record of building strong relationships with reporters

• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline

• Desire and ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and irregular hours

Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Type: Full Time

Salary:$8,000/month, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance are included with Employee premiums covered 100% by the Friends of Tina Kotek PAC.

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “[Name]: Communications Director”

Friends of Tina Kotek is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.