National Campaign Spokesperson

$95,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

The Biden For President Campaign is seeking a national campaign spokesperson to support the communications teams in Wilmington, including drafting and sending press materials, managing national stories with a variety of outlets, providing on-the-record statements and information to the press, and other duties as assigned. We are looking for folks with a variety of backgrounds and experience, and are dedicated to building a team that looks like America.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with national and local media reporters on campaign-related stories, including as an on-the-record spokesperson
• Draft press materials including statements, press releases, and background for the media, as well as manage appropriate internal clearances for press materials
• Pitch and proactively flack key campaign priorities and messages to press
• Coordinate with surrogates, including teams for elected officials, key organizations, and other prominent voices, to manage and shape stories
• Provide internal guidance and updates to relevant senior staff on campaign stories
• Proactively monitor and track emerging press narratives and brief senior communications staff
• Collaborate with communications team senior staff and other team members on additional projects, as needed
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Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous spokesperson experience and work with elected officials, national organizations or entities
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proactive and solutions-oriented work style, and ability to identify opportunities to uplift campaign in the press
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure with humor and grace, especially during breaking news
• Strong follow through of internal and external processes to meet deadlines
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a detail-oriented manner and coordinate with campaign staff at all levels
• Ability to handle projects with the appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality.
• A team player that recognizes the importance of working collaboratively.
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Additional Useful Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience on a political campaign
• Prior on-the-record experience
• Background in Biden-Harris policy and legislative agenda
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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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