Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin: Communications Director

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Cooke for Congress is seeking an Communications Director to serve as the campaign’s point of contact for press outreach, and to design and implement a communications strategy centered on earned media and social media. They will also be responsible for managing incoming press events, pitching national and local media, and media prep for a DCCC endorsed Red-to-Blue campaign at the center of the battle for control of the House.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct the day-to-day communications operations for the campaign

• Develop and execute a strategic earned media plan, which aligns with the campaign’s broader political and strategic objectives

• Develop and implement a coherent strategy for social media content creation and distribution

• Work with the campaign manager to schedule and prepare for media availabilities

• Coordinate with remote team members and national partners to drive media engagement, prepare materials, and align messaging

• Foster inclusive team culture

• Other department responsibilities as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically press releases, talking points, and engaging social media content

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Have at least two cycles of political communications experience or comparable political or advocacy experience

• Ability to communicate with the press in a professional, politically sensitive manner

• Experience working in Wisconsin politics, knowledge of Wisconsin media, and ties to Wisconsin preferred

• Commitment to establishing a culture of respect and community

• Current driver’s license and access to a car

• Access to a computer and cell phone

• Proficiency in MailChimp, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs

• 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

• Have a 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.

• A positive, team-oriented attitude

• Time management skills are a must

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Compensation: begins at $5,000/month

To Apply:

To apply, please email [email protected] with "Communication Director" in the subject line along with your resume.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

Cooke for Congress prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Cooke for Congress is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.