Deputy Communications Director

Senator Murphy seeks a Deputy Communications Director to serve as a key member of the communications staff. This position is primarily responsible for drafting and editing longform writing projects including op-eds, Substack posts, and floor remarks, in addition to writing press releases, statements, and quotes responding to press inquiries. The Deputy Communications Director is also responsible for managing the Senator’s profile in Connecticut, working closely with the Outreach team to develop in-state events that will draw press, and serving as the point of contact for local Connecticut reporters. This position assists the Communications Director in staffing national press interviews; helps conceive, develop, and implement strategy for the entire press operation; advocates for Connecticut-centric ideas; assists the Outreach team with constituent communications; and serves as the lead press contact for the Connecticut delegation. The DCD also helps manage the Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Aide and stands in for the Communications Director when absent. The position will work as part of an aggressive and close-knit press shop that values strong writing and communications skills, good judgment, a sense of humor, and the ability to produce quality work under pressure. Connecticut ties a plus. The job is based in Washington, D.C. but requires regular travel back to the state. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples in a single PDF document to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. 231756