The Brad Lander for Congress campaign is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead the campaign’s overall messaging and communications strategy. The Communications Director will shape the core messaging of the campaign, drive earned media and digital strategy, and provide strategic guidance to the candidate and senior team while overseeing all press, digital, and rapid-response operations. This position reports to the Campaign Manager and works closely with the candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the campaign’s communications strategy and provide guidance to the candidate and senior staff on message, framing, and emerging narratives.
Oversee all earned media strategy and planning, including pitching, press events, building strong media relationships.
Prepare the candidate for key interviews, debates, speeches, and public appearances.
Lead the rapid-response operation, monitoring news and disinformation and directing timely, strategic responses.
Oversee the campaign’s digital strategy, including managing social media platforms and content creation, with ability to move quickly when trending moments break.
Collaborate with the political, field, fundraising, and data teams to identify and elevate compelling stories and community validators that strengthen the campaign’s narrative.
Manage the communications team and work closely with consultants and vendors to ensure a well-coordinated communications operation.
Competencies
5+ years of experience working for political organizations, campaigns, government communications or in public relations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, produce high-quality content across multiple platforms under tight deadlines.
Strong relationships with, and the ability to build relationships with, the New York City, New York State, and national press corps. Judgment to engage effectively with reporters and media outlets.
Experience in New York City and national politics and the ability to think critically about message and narrative in a fast moving media environment.
Proficiency in social media platform management and content creation.
Independent who demonstrates strong initiative to effectively manage projects with many moving parts under a problem-solving mindset.
Commitment to progressive politics and familiarity with communities of NY-10.
Compensation
Gross monthly compensation for this role ranges from $8,500 to $10,000 commensurate with experience. This role includes an additional $1,000 monthly healthcare stipend.
Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to sam@landerfornyc.com with the subject line “Communications Director.” The application deadline is February 6.
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:
Brad Lander for Congress is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Brad Lander for Congress 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. Brad Lander for Congress will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.