Communications Director

U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and strategic Communications Director to lead an active communications operation. This person will serve as a member of the Senator’s senior management team and oversee all aspects of the Senator’s communications efforts. Above all, the ideal candidate will have an earnest passion for public service, a love for Georgia, a keen savvy for traditional and digital media strategy, a proven ability to multi-task, and possess exceptional writing and editing skills.

Competitive candidates will have at least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience working in a senior or mid-level communications role, preferably on Capitol Hill, in a federal or statewide campaign setting, or in the public affairs industry. The ideal candidate is also fiercely creative; stridently detail-oriented; able to work under tight deadlines; has meaningful personnel management experience; has directed robust digital content creation; and is a kind and gracious team player. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic counsel to the Senator and staff on messaging, communications, and media relations;
• Liaising with state and national media and serving as a spokesperson for the Senator;
• Developing and implementing traditional and digital media strategies to support the Senator’s agenda;
• Identifying advantageous press, digital and speaking opportunities;
• Drafting speeches, op-eds, press releases, talking points and preparing the Senator for media and public appearances;
• Overseeing the planning and execution of the Senator’s media events in DC and in state; and
• Managing a four-person communications team.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The job is based in Washington, D.C., without exception, but may require some travel to Georgia. Candidates with Georgia and/or Southern ties are a plus, and Spanish-speaking bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. This office is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (no longer than two pages), and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 20 at 5:00 PM ET. Apply here: https://airtable.com/appGFvqmnKmfOTj1D/pag46YoOcI4dilgDP/form. 

Please send any questions to Communications_Jobs@Warnock.senate.gov.