Job Description
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) seeks an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Communications Director to lead the office's fast-paced communications operations.
The Communications Director will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy encompassing national and local press, digital and new media, and franking. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- developing and maintaining relationships with reporters and producers,
- drafting press releases, talking points, speeches, and op-eds,
- identifying opportunities for proactive media outreach,
- responding to press inquiries, serving as on-the-record spokesperson,
- coordinating, preparing for, and staffing TV interviews and public speaking events,
- developing and implementing franked media plan,
- overseeing all digital operations, managing a DC-based Digital Director and district-based Digital Assistant.
The Communications Director will work collaboratively with legislative and district staff and closely with the Member.
This is a senior-level position. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. They will have at least 2-4 years of experience as a press secretary, communications director, or similar communications role. Salary is commensurate with experience.
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and references to dingell.jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Communications Director - [Name]" The office will contact the best qualified candidates to begin our interview process on a rolling basis. Please, no phone calls or drop ins.
The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.