Press Secretary

Description

Position: Press Secretary

Reports to: Communications Director

Salary: $6,500 monthly

Location: Columbus, OH, with flexibility to work remotely before a relocation date agreed to by the campaign and prospective employee at the time of their hiring.

Description

Friends of Sherrod Brown is seeking a Press Secretary to join our growing team working to re-elect Senator Sherrod Brown to a six-year term in 2024. Our campaign, based in Columbus, OH, is quickly scaling and this position will be critical to executing a successful communications strategy.

The ideal candidate will have on-the-record experience, principal management and staffing experience, and will be detail-oriented, a strong writer, and a self-starter who is able to balance competing priorities. 

The Press Secretary’s duties will include: 

• Managing local and national reporter relationships, pitching stories that highlight the Senator’s record fighting for Ohioans, and serving as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaign and point-person for press inquiries.
• Drafting and editing written materials such as press releases, talking points, remarks, op-eds, and additional external and internal communication materials as needed. 
• Booking and staffing the Senator and surrogates for interviews along with preparing and executing earned media events with the Senator and surrogates from beginning to end – including advancing events when necessary.
• Managing campaign surrogates and ensuring talkers are up-to-date with race updates and talking points.
• Brainstorming creative tactics to further the communications department’s short and long term goals.
• Other responsibilities as needed to support the communications department.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 2+ years of political communications experience
• On the record experience, experience pitching reporters, and experience staffing a principal
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• A positive attitude, a self-starter mentality, and willingness to be a team player
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized while working on multiple projects at once with varying deadlines

Compensation: 

• Salary: $6,500 monthly
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance available at no premium.
• Leave: Paid time off will be available per campaign policy.
• Hours: This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle, and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.

To apply, please email your resume to sherrodbrownjobs@gmail.com with subject line PRESS SECRETARY APPLICATION: [NAME]. You will be contacted by the campaign via email if chosen for an interview.  

About Friends of Sherrod Brown 

Friends of Sherrod Brown is the re-election campaign of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio. Like the Senator, our campaign works to honor the Dignity of Work and create a welcoming environment where members of our team are treated with respect and can grow and learn.

Friends of Sherrod Brown is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all its forms. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.