Deputy Coalitions Media Director

Wilmington, DE
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Job Description

The Harris-Walz campaign is seeking a Deputy Coalitions Media Director to join the communications team in Wilmington. The Deputy Coalitions Media Director works with the coalitions media director, the press team and the rapid response team to craft and execute a proactive, culturally competent engagement strategy for Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Native American, and LGBTQ+ media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support in pitching and shaping coverage and identifying opportunities to amplify the Harris Walz campaign unprecedented operation to reach our coalitions groups
  • Work closely with the Coalitions Media Director to develop and execute proactive coalitions media outreach strategies;
  • Build and maintain ongoing relationships with coalitions media outlets and reporters, helping to pitch and shape coverage
  • Work in coordination with other members of the communications team to identify and book surrogates and validators for TV, radio, and print interviews
  • Carry out special projects, rollouts, and message events;
  • Help manage the distribution and quality of written materials every day, from drafting to delivery;
  • Assist in planning press events in coordination with the Political and Coalitions team.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • At least 3 election cycles of media experience.
  • Experience communicating across multiple audiences and channels.
  • Demonstrated record of developing relationships with reporters.
  • Strong adherence to tight deadlines and close attention to detail;
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced campaign environment, taking initiative and producing tangible results;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Sharp organizational skills;
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
  • Be comfortable working with reporters and have an understanding of the news cycle. On-the-record experience is required;
  • Willing to relocate to Wilmington, DE;
  • This position reports to the Coalitions Media Director.
Harris for President requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR Department prior to reporting to an office location.

Harris for President 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 campaign 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 disability, or any other legally protected basis. The campaign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The campaign will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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Accessibility Note: We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

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Due to FEC regulations, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible to apply for this role.

This position is CWG unit bargaining eligible

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