Deputy Communications Director

Deputy Communications Director

Office of Congressman Brad Lander | Washington, DC

The Office of Congressman Brad Lander is seeking a creative, politically savvy, and highly motivated Deputy Communications Director to help execute the Congressman’s communications strategy, with a particular focus on digital communications, social media, and building the Member’s profile in Washington, DC.

The Deputy Communications Director will work closely with the Communications Director, who is based in New York City, to ensure a cohesive communications approach across the Congressman’s district, legislative work, and national profile. This role will be based in Washington, DC, and will play an important role in expanding the Member’s presence and relationships within the Washington political, media, and social landscape.

The ideal candidate is an excellent digital storyteller, a nimble content creator, and a proactive relationship-builder who is plugged into the DC political scene. They should be equally comfortable producing compelling digital content and working a room at a DC reception or networking event.

Specific Responsibilities:

Digital communications and social media

• Leads the ideation, creation, production, and dissemination of digital content across the Member’s social media platforms, including short-form video, graphics, and other multimedia content.
• Creates timely, engaging content that translates the Member’s legislative work, policy priorities, and political activities into accessible stories for a broad audience.
• Manages the day-to-day social media presence of the Member, including real-time coverage of hearings, votes, press conferences, and other events.
• Tracks emerging digital platforms, formats, and trends to identify opportunities to expand the Member’s reach and engagement.
• Uses digital analytics and audience engagement data to evaluate performance and refine content.

Content creation and production

• Independently produces high-quality digital content on deadline, including video editing, graphics, and social media assets.
• Has facility with Canva, CapCut, and other digital content creation and editing tools.
• Identifies opportunities to capture and share compelling behind-the-scenes moments, Member interactions, and other content that brings the Congressman’s work and personality to life.
• Collaborates with legislative and district staff to identify stories and content opportunities.

DC press and relationship-building

• Proactively cultivates relationships with DC-based journalists, new media outlets, podcasters, content creators, and other influential voices.
• Regularly attends DC political, professional, and social events to expand the Member’s network and identify opportunities to elevate his profile.
• Stays plugged into the Washington political and media ecosystem, tracking emerging conversations, news cycles, and opportunities for the Member to engage.
• Helps coordinate press events, interviews, media availabilities, and other opportunities to connect the Congressman with DC-based media.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in digital communications, social media, and content creation, ideally in a political, government, advocacy, or campaign setting.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated facility with Canva and CapCut, as well as other digital design and video editing tools.
• Strong understanding of the Washington political and media landscape.
• A proactive networker who genuinely enjoys attending DC political, professional, and social events and cultivating relationships.
• Excellent political instincts, sound judgment, and the ability to identify timely opportunities.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the Congressman’s values, policy priorities, and mission.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to resumes@landerfornyc.com with "Deputy Communications Director" in the subject line.