Communications Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown

Details

LOCATION: OH

SALARY: $9,000 - $11,000 / Monthly

COMPANY: Friends of Sherrod Brown

DEPARTMENT: Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Campaign

Overview

Friends of Sherrod Brown is seeking a Communications Director for the 2026 campaign cycle. The Communications Director is a key member of the leadership team, overseeing the Communications Department and working closely with other senior-level staff like the Research Director and Digital Director to craft disciplined and effective programs. The Communications Director will oversee all campaign-related communications matters, including developing and executing a robust communications plan. They will work closely with the Campaign Manager and candidate to expand the campaign's visibility, drive a core, disciplined message, and operate strategically across multiple different communication mediums. We are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and who has experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Write and develop a full, cycle-long communications plan

Oversee all communications matters, including drafting of press releases, contact with reporters, press events, and rapid response on behalf of the campaign

Create a proactive communications calendar to strategically drive the campaign's message through various communications mediums

Work with local and national reporters to pitch stories, share the campaign's message narrative in the press, and land positive and negative-track hits

Approve copy to be distributed across the campaign's various communications streams, along with all other written products from the campaign

Develop earned media tactics, ideas, and pitches to drive the campaign message

Manage the communication department's staff

Work closely with the candidate, campaign manager, and consulting team to shape the campaign's overall communications strategy – including all paid and earned communications

Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaign

Qualifications

At least two cycles of experience in campaign-based communications work, with one preferably in a leadership role on a Senate campaign

Experience working directly with reporters, and a comfort in dealing with local, in-state, and national reporters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline

Experience pitching press and earned media hits, including the use of in-person and virtual events to drive a campaign's desired message

Application

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply at with at least two references.

Application link: #J-18808-Ljbffr