Deputy Director of Campaign Communications; cycle

Deputy Director of Campaign Communications – Washington, DC (Remote, with travel)

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Deputy Director of Campaign Communications to join our Communications team. The Deputy Director promotes the mission of EMILYs List and is an advocate for strong, pro‑choice Democratic women candidates and elected officials throughout the country. This role manages the organization’s positioning within the news of the day and capitalizes on creative opportunities for the organization and its candidates.

• Work directly with EMILYs List‑endorsed candidates as needed to create effective media and messaging strategies, provide interview prep, media and debate training, crisis communications and strategic support.
• Work with the Campaigns Department to help with campaign communications efforts, provide resources, and advise on strategic decisions.
• Act as the communications hub for breaking‑news events; help initiate and manage the organization’s rapid response.
• Collaborate with the communications team and organization leadership to craft responses in a timely manner.
• Serve as a leader in time‑sensitive situations by advising leadership, planning communications strategies, and managing staff and resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Be a proactive and quick‑thinking originator of stories to pitch on behalf of EMILYs List and our endorsed candidates.
• Draft and deliver talking points and briefings for EMILYs List staff and candidates, assist with media training as needed.
• Serve as an on‑record spokesperson for the organization as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in communications and working with the press.
• Experience in a rapid‑response media environment.
• Four years of experience in communications and at least one cycle of campaign or campaign committee experience is strongly preferred.
• Experienced manager of people and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and write quickly and in a compelling manner about multiple topics.
• Energetic ability to multi‑task and manage projects in a fast‑paced and changeable environment; willingness to invest multiple teams and stakeholders in communications efforts.
• Ability to use multiple mediums and approaches, including new media, to create multi‑faceted and effective campaigns.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• All candidates should possess commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro‑choice Women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff.

The salary for this position is $83,000 ‑ $96,700 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization. Candidates whose experience exceeds the minimum qualifications may be considered for a starting salary that exceeds the current range.

Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is eligible for full‑time remote work, but will require travel. This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2026.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. No calls, please.