Press Secretary to the Second Gentleman

Press Secretary to the Second Gentleman

Wilmington, DE

VP Team – Second Gentleman /

Full Time /

On-Site

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The Biden for President Campaign is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Press Secretary to the Second Gentleman. This role will report to the Second Gentleman’s Chief of Staff with a dotted line to the Vice President’s Communications Director. The Press Secretary will be instrumental in shaping and delivering strategic communications support to further the Second Gentleman and the Biden-Harris campaign’s priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute comprehensive media strategy for team SG
• Pitch and coordinate press interactions including local and national interviews, podcasts, briefings, and events
• Serve as primary point of contact for media inquiries
• Help oversee social media accounts and provide input on weekly social calendar
• Draft press releases, advisories, talking points, and other communications materials to help convey key messaging
• Work with speechwriter to provide backup drafting of speeches and talking points as necessary
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with members of the press
• Work closely with Biden Harris campaign communications team and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency with team SG messaging 
• Monitor media coverage and provide key updates as they happen to team SG
• Help prep SG for media appearances and provide media training as needed
• Manage crisis communication situations along with team leadership
• Assist in the communications side planning of SG engagements and events·   

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills 
• Ability to communicate a great story in a succinct, relatable, and compelling manner to a variety of audiences 
• Proven experience in media relations, public relations or communications in a government, campaign or agency setting
• Knowledge of current media trends, digital platforms, and social media strategies
• Flexibility and willingness to quickly adapt and roll with the punches
• Strong sense of urgency, unquestionable work ethic
• Sense of humor and can-do attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Campaign experience preferred, but not required
• Ideally 3-5 years of work experience

$60,000 - $85,000 a year

Due to FEC regulations, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible to apply for this role.

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