Job Number:
MEM-127-26
Date Posted:
April 20, 2026
Position Title:
Deputy Communications Director
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MD-06
Office/Company:
Rep. McClain Delaney
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
Salary:
$95,000-$110,000 - commensurate with experience.
Primary Role
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of Congresswoman McClain Delaney seeks an experienced and creative Deputy Communications Director to join a dynamic communications operation in a fastpaced, proactive, and collaborative office. The Deputy Communications Director will assist in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the Representative’s legislative priorities, highlights constituent services, elevates voices and issues in the district, and strengthens connections with local and national media. This is not an entry level position and requires frequent availability on nights and weekends.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the Member’s communications objectives in consultation with the Communications Director and senior stab.
• Assist in directing social and digital media eborts, including new media outlets, ensuring alignment between message, visuals, and audience across platforms.
• Write and edit a range of content, including speeches, newsletters, public statements, talking points, and op-eds.
• Manage a robust franking operation, including newsletters, 499s and mailers, eblasts, and other constituent communications in compliance with House rules.
• Develop social media content creation, including rapid response.
• Collaborate with legislative and district stab to ensure consistent, effective communication of policy initiatives and constituent services.
• Stay up to date on current events and legislation relevant to the Member and the priorities of the district; provide media analysis and strategic counsel to the
Representative and stab on messaging.
• Supervise press stab and interns; collaborate with Digital Director and Communications Director.
• Assist the Member and senior stab in other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Capitol Hill experience or a demonstrated knowledge of Congress and the legislative process. Preferably, 3-5 years of experience in political, campaign, or advocacy communications.
• Superior writing, editing, and oral communications skills.
• Proven track record of managing creative or comms teams in high-pressure, highprofile environments.
• Creative thinker with innovative approaches and an understanding of traditional communications and digital media.
• Ability to build structure in a fast-paced environment; possess strong project management and organizational skills; prepared to adapt quickly and easily for rapid response.
• Experience working with stakeholders on messaging opportunities and priorities
• Good sense of humor!
Instructions:
Please submit ONE ATTACHMENT that includes a concise cover letter including salary requirements; resume; two writing samples; and one digital work sample (i.e., graphic or video) to jobopeningfordemmember@gmail.com with the subject line “[Full Name] - Deputy Communications Director.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Other:
The position is eligible for transit benefits, student loan repayment assistance, and parking. This office is an equal opportunity employer; the office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
