Date Posted:
November 9, 2026
Position Title:
Deputy Director of Communications
Office/Company:
FairVote
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13931
Reports To:
Location:
Silver Spring, MD
Contact:
Salary:
This is a full-time, exempt position. FairVote offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees. The salary range for this position is $95-$120K.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
FairVote, headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is associated with FairVote Action, a 501 (c)(4) advocacy organization. Our focus is electoral reform that gives voters a greater choice, a stronger voice, and a more representative democracy. Since 1992, FairVote has been the national leader in developing and distributing the educational tools and analysis necessary to increase public appreciation of the value of ranked choice voting (RCV), as well as proportional representation (PR). We value nonpartisanship and wish to attract candidates who can work across the political and ideological spectrum to advance FairVote reforms. FairVote is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Communications to serve as a senior media relations and communications strategist, as well as a partner to the Director of Communications in strategic planning and agenda-setting. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to advance FairVote’s national media and thought leadership presence, and to support state and local ranked choice voting (RCV) campaigns. The Deputy Director will lead national media outreach and communications campaigns. This individual will act as a primary point of contact for national media, and identify opportunities to elevate FairVote’s policy priorities in a changing and increasingly online media environment. They will provide communications strategy guidance to state and local partners, and offer senior-level editorial direction and review of written products developed by FairVote’s Research and Communications teams. The Deputy Director will also provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision of staff and specialized interns within the Communications Department and manage consultants and outside vendors as needed. The role is intended to expand the department’s strategic capacity and strengthen coordination, quality, and effectiveness. This is a full-time exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the appropriate and necessary time to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule. This is a non-union role. This position reports to the Director of Communications.
Responsibilities:
• Media Relations & Engagement (40%)
• Serve as a senior strategist for national communications and media relations campaigns in partnership with the Director of Communications.
• Execute media outreach and be the primary point of contact for the press
• Pitch major FairVote initiatives across print, broadcast, podcast, online, and Substack outlets.
• Identify and pursue news high-impact news opportunities aligned with FairVote’s priorities.
• Manage incoming media requests in real time and determine appropriate FairVote spokespeople
• Represent FairVote on the record as needed, and lead media training and interview briefings for FairVote staff.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with the national press, to advance FairVote’s strategic communications objectives.
• Pitch FairVote and allies for conferences, awards, and other key thought leadership opportunities
• Establish and evaluate key metrics for national media relations and communications campaigns
• State & Local Partner Support (25%)
• Provide high-level communications strategy and guidance to state and national RCV partners – with minimal supervision
Qualifications:
Instructions:
To apply, send a Cover Letter and Resume (required) to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we will unfortunately not acknowledge receipt of all applications. No phone calls, please.
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Other:
FairVote is an equal-opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. FairVote places a high value on fostering an inclusive workplace, and we are committed to building a team as diverse as the American people. We do not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across all spectrums who are passionate about fixing our broken political system are strongly encouraged to apply.
