Director of Communications

Job Description:

Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) seeks experienced Communications Director to join his Washington, DC team. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with demonstrated political instincts, have a thorough knowledge of managing press, and possess superior organization and team management skills. They should be a collaborative team player who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have previous communications and press-related experience either on Capitol Hill or in adjacent fields. Ties to Upstate New York a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

·      Leads strategy development and implementation of the Member’s communications objectives in consultation with senior staff;

·      Directly manages multi-person communications team based in both Washington and in-district;

·      Develops and executes press conferences and public events centered around core messaging areas;

·      Oversees day-to-day press operations;

·     Maintains relationships, pitches stories, and books interviews with national and local press outlets/oversees Press Secretary’s media outreach;

·      Drafts and edits talking points, speeches, press releases, op-eds, and more;

·      Oversees the Member’s social media and mass communications/franking program;

• Stays up to date on current events and legislation relevant to the Congressman, his priorities, and his district;
• Assists the Member and senior staff in other projects and duties as assigned.

***Job requires frequent availability on nights and weekends***

Salary Range: 

$85,000-$95,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Candidates must include a resume and two writing samples.

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.