Mark Kelly for Senate: Communications Advisor

Mark Kelly for Senate: Communications AdvisorMark Kelly for Senate is the campaign organization for Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Re-elected to a six-year term in 2022 after a ground-breaking win in the 2020 special election, Senator Kelly is a proven leader in the Senate and an independent voice for Arizonans. Mark Kelly for Senate is continuing to build its team by hiring a full-time Communications Advisor to lead press operations for the organization.The Communications Advisor will be the primary planner and executor of the campaign's media operation.

They will work closely with the Senior Advisor, Chief of Staff, and key members of the leadership team to shape the campaign's message in the press and across internal and external-facing events and materials. We are looking for an experienced spokesperson and strategist who brings creative ideas for reaching new audiences, poise in working with key national reporters and stakeholders, and a collaborative approach when working with a high-performance team.Mark Kelly for Senate is an equal opportunity employer, and in an effort to build a well-rounded campaign with all voices represented, we encourage folks from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status to apply.DutiesPlan and execute the campaign's press operationShape and maintain the campaign's message and narrativeServe as the primary press staffer for campaign travel and collaborate with other departments to plan campaign trips and eventsDraft written campaign press materials, including statements, remarks, memos, and morePitch reporters and handle inquiries from the press on campaign activityWork with other campaigns and stakeholders to plan events and pitch coverageEdit materials from other departments to maintain message consistency and qualityQualificationsAt least 5 years of experience in press roles, with at least one cycle managing a press team on a statewide campaign or officeTwo cycles of experience regularly staffing a principal for events and interviewsStrong writing skills, with experience drafting short and long form materials in a principal's voiceDemonstrated success managing relationships, pitching, and handling incoming from top-tier national political reportersExperience working with cultural, consumer, Spanish-language, and other non-political press outlets to earn coverageKnowledge of Arizona electoral politics or prior involvement in Arizona campaigns.Spanish fluencyBackground in one or more battleground statewide races.Previous work with an incumbent.Salary: $10,000-$12,000 monthly, commensurate with experience.**Benefits:** Mark Kelly for Senate provides medical, vision, and dental benefits under the terms of its insurance plans.**Time Off:** Mark Kelly for Senate maintains competitive time-off benefits, including 12 days of vacation per year.Location: Based in Washington, D.C., or Phoenix, AZ.Job Type/Hours: Full TimeWe are committed to keeping this process as transparent and equitable as possible. To do so, we ask you to please refrain from reaching out to hiring managers directly before the interview process.