Press Secretary

Columbus, OH, USA
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Job Description

PRESS SECRETARY

Ohio Democratic Party


Columbus, OH 43215

About Ohio

Over the next two years the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) will build an organization to win highly consequential elections up and down the ballot. With new leadership comes a new vision for our Party, refocusing on the core fundamentals that move the needle. ODP is building back better as a focused, modern, and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.

Ohio is a top tier U.S. Senate pick up opportunity for national Democrats because of retiring Republican incumbents. The battle to save the Senate majority will be fought in Ohio. 2022 offers the chance to take control of the Ohio Supreme Court, make gains under new legislative maps, and win control of state government constitutional including Governor/Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor. These opportunities give Democrats in Ohio early and strategic gains in rebuilding the Ohio Democratic Party.

About the Opportunity

The Ohio Democratic Party is seeking a talented, passionate professional to communicate ODP’s priorities and hold Republicans accountable both inside and outside of the media. The Press Secretary will work closely with the research department and outside stakeholders to share messaging and be responsive to the press needs of Ohio Democrats.

Qualifications:

Campaign or legislative communications experience and past experience working with in-state and national media

Familiarity with Ohio’s media landscape and the unique needs of Ohio’s diverse media markets

Experience drafting media materials, including news releases, talking points, op-eds, letters to the editor

Exceptional written, verbal and digital communications skills

Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while completing projects under tight deadlines

Core Competencies:

Excellent in interpersonal skills and building relationships

Understanding of Ohio’s complex political and demographic realities

Knowledge of volunteer and paid tactics, and when/how to deploy them effectively and efficiently

Clear, effective, high-quality writer

Highly communicative – responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason

Multitasker – Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks

Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn

Personal Characteristics:

Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with;

Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small);

Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed;

Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges;

Collaborative by nature;

Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a detailed cover letter, and two writing samples to HR Director Sarah Ross at SRoss@ohiodems.org by June 11, 2021.

ODP recognizes that our success requires we be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse of race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.

Ohio Democratic Party

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