Director of Surrogate Communications
Washington, DC (DNC HQ)
Communications /
Full-time /
On-site
The Director of Surrogates Communications works with the Communications Director and the Deputy Communications Director for Messaging to create and execute Democratic National Committee’s strategy for deploying surrogates and allies across media to advance a positive Democratic message and to counter Republicans. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all relationships with surrogates, crafting and deploying message guidance and talking points, and developing strategies to increase the visibility of DNC leaders and surrogates across the ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain relationships with high-level surrogates and their staff;
- Manage and expand the directory of the DNC’s People’s Cabinet;
- Craft and deploy message guidance, briefings, and talking points for surrogates;
- Pitch opportunities for surrogates to engage with earned media opportunities;
- Developing and executing on communications plans for DNC surrogates, including executing on logistics;
- Conduct regular briefings with surrogates and related staff;
- Work with senior communications team leadership to determine the value of incoming opportunities and requests.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in media and/or communications;
- Professional communications style and experience working with principals;
- Excellent instincts for what drives news and political judgment;
- Strong interest in media and politics;
- Ability to represent the DNC with maturity and judgment;
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
- Fearlessness in building relationships;
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail; and,
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change rapidly.
The starting salary for the Director of Surrogates and Booking position is $90,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.
Travel: This position requires up to 40% travel both in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country to attend and support meetings and events.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy 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. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).
