Congresswoman Emilia Sykes seeks a Communications Director to serve in her Washington, D.C. office.

• Creating and executing a robust communications plan; • Establishing and maintaining relationships with Ohio, national, and D.C.-based media; • Advancing press events and staffing the Member as needed, including occasional night and weekend commitments; • Drafting and distributing press releases, statements, and media advisories; • Creating, editing, and strategically placing op-eds; • Overseeing the development of social media content creation, including rapid response; • Managing a franked communications plan including text messages, e-newsletters, digital ads, radio ads, 499s, mailers, etc; • Pitching to reporters and producers, responding to press inquiries, and serving as the main point-of-contact for media; • Updating the website as needed; • Managing the Press Secretary; and • Performing other duties as assigned.

Candidates must be proactive, possess superior written and oral communication skills, boast excellent leadership qualities, and be able to execute a robust communications strategy. This is not an entry-level position. Only candidates with prior political or legislative communications experience will be considered.

To apply, please send a resume, three references, and two writing samples in one pdf with the following subject line: Full Name – Communications Director.