Director, Communications

Director, Communications

Role Location: This role is based in our Brooklyn, NY office on a hybrid basis. The full team is in-office

at least 2 days per week.

Position Type: Full-Time

Expected Start Date: April 15, 2026

About Us:

Slingshot Strategies is a full-service political strategy and public affairs consulting firm providing

communications, polling, and advisory expertise to candidates, organizations, and causes that reflect our values. Our team partners with candidates, progressive organizations, and issue advocates to deliver winning results. As a small but high-impact firm, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and execution.

Our communications practice works with top elected officials, candidates, and causes at the national,

state, and local levels. We don’t just land coverage. We make our clients part of the story.

We’re not a typical firm, and this won’t be a typical media plan. We’ve worked with major campaigns and political organizations across some of the most cutting-edge issues from housing to AI. Our work cuts through because our comms is tailor-made to get coverage, not send press releases and cookie-cutter statements into the ether. We don’t send blasts. We shape narratives. We know how to get the

tone-setters writing, the Substackers posting, and how to make your effort the go-to in the AI policy

space. That’s the level you deserve to be operating on, and that’s the level we’ll deliver.

Our goal is simple: be everywhere that makes sense (and never be late to the party).

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Director to serve as a key member of the growing communications

practice. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and driven. This is an opportunity to independently manage small client accounts and build management skills. You must be able to operate in a fast-moving and fast-changing political environment and be willing to perform a variety of tasks to accomplish the goals for clients. You will have between four and six years of communications experience with a political campaign, consultancy, advocacy organization, or within government.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and finalize client-facing materials such as talking points, press releases, media

pitches, speeches, op-eds, digital content, and remarks for candidates and principals

• Lead the day-to-day management of small accounts, including setting priorities, managing

expectations, and ensuring projects are executed on time, on strategy, and at a high level of

quality

• Develop big-picture communications strategies, including message development, media outreach

plans, campaign plans, and narrative positioning

• Oversee press and media outreach efforts, including pitching reporters, securing media

placements, and maintaining strong relationships with members of the press

• Staff and prepare clients for media appearances, public events, and high-profile engagements,

including briefings, message preparation, and on-site or remote support as needed

• Support the development and execution of campaign plans, working closely with senior

leadership to adapt strategy as conditions change

• Identify and cultivate relationships with coalition partners, stakeholders, and allied organizations

to advance client objectives

• Manage and mentor junior staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to strengthen team

performance

• Play a growing role in new business development, including contributing to proposals, pitches,

and strategic discussions

Qualifications

• 4+ years of communications experience in politics, campaigns, consulting, advocacy, or

government

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience leading accounts or major workstreams and managing client

relationships

• Active relationships with reporters, particularly in political and policy media
• Proven track record of proactively crafting and placing compelling media pitches and securing

earned media

• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff, with the ability to provide clear guidance and

feedback

• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

while balancing multiple priorities

• Innovative, strategic thinker with a track record for translating ideas into action action and

measurable outputs

• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Democratic values

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position is between $90,000 to $104,000 commensurate with experience plus

eligibility for a discretionary bonus at the end of each year. Slingshot Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a hybrid work model, excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance; up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave; unlimited Paid Time Off and Sick Leave; 11 paid holidays plus a two-week office closure at the end of the year; a 401k with 3.5% employer match after 6 months of employment; a $50 monthly cell phone stipend, a $1,000 annual professional stipend and additional benefits.