Deputy Rapid Response Director
Washington, DC (DNC HQ)
Communications /
Full-time /
On-site
The Deputy Rapid Response Director works with the Rapid Response Director to execute efforts to hold the Trump Administration and Republicans accountable. This position will help craft daily responses to Republican extremisms through a variety of tactics, including written press materials, opposition research, press calls, and more.
The Deputy Rapid Response Director reports to the Rapid Response Director.
Responsibilities:
- Work in coordination with the Rapid Response Director to execute the DNC’s rapid response strategy;
- Monitor breaking news and identify opportunities for written materials, pitches, and more;
- Help craft communications plans for rapid response operations around major GOP events and to achieve the War Room’s long-term objectives;
- Work with reporters to land opposition research on Republicans;
- Assist in managing rapid response team work flow and help oversee junior staff on the team;
- Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a sharp eye for message, enjoy following all the twists and turns of a 24/7 news cycle, and have the ability to turn around high-quality products quickly.
- Candidates must have an interest in managing staff.
- Candidates should have 4-6 years of communications experience, including experience on-the-record and in high-pressure environments.
The starting salary for the Deputy Rapid Response Director position is $92,250, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.
Travel: The Deputy Rapid Response Director position will require travel, which could be up to 15% of the time.
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)
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
