Jonathan Nez is seeking a hard-working individual to join our campaign as Press Secretary for the 2026 election cycle. Ideal candidates will have exceptional candidate and organizational management skills, be attentive to detail, have a positive attitude, be a team player, and be willing to adjust and manage in an ever-changing environment.
Candidates for this role should have previous communications/press and preferably campaign experience of at least 1-2 cycles. Successful applicants will work well under pressure, anticipate problems, propose solutions, and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. This position reports to the Campaign Manager. This role will include extensive travel across Arizona. This is a full time salaried position based in Flagstaff, AZ. Applicants must have a valid driver's license accessible and reliable vehicle.
Responsibilities:
Plan and manage communications strategies for major announcements, media rollouts, and events.
Draft press releases, talking points, op-eds, memos, and other communications materials.
Work with national partners to drive press and earned communications narrative
Pitch stories, interviews, and events to state and national media.
Prepare surrogates, storytellers, or principals for media interviews and events by drafting talking points and providing background materials.
Build and maintain relationships with members of the press.
Staff campaign events and coordinate press logistics.
Monitor the news cycle and craft rapid-response statements and messaging including assisting in social media development.
Coordinate and distribute press materials to surrogates, stakeholders, and partners.
Provide on-the-record support and assist in fielding media inquiries.
Perform additional communications assignments as needed to advance campaign goals.
Preferred Skills:
Positive people and solutions focused attitude
Ability to anticipate problems and solve professionally
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance between competing tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
On the record experience
Willingness to work irregular hours including nights and weekends
Position is based in Flagstaff, AZ:
Must have access to a cell phone
Must have access to a personal computer
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to work with management and peers in a collegial, trusting, productive, and focused manner
About Jonathan Nez and AZ-02:
Jonathan Nez's race for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional district has been named a Red to Blue Race and is a top pick up opportunity. In 2024, Jonathan Nez, the former President of the Navajo Nation, put this district in play and was one of the top overperformers of the cycle. The race provides the opportunity to work in a large rural district that is home to 14 of Arizona's 22 Federally recognized tribes. While a traditionally strong Republican District, the 2026 cycle and Jonathan Nez provide a unique opportunity to flip this seat.