Tom Perriello for Congress: Communications Director

Tom Perriello for Congress: Communications DirectorFormer Congressman Tom Perriello seeks a Communications Director in his race to bring principled, progressive leadership back to the Blue Ridge and flip this district Red to Blue. Tom is running to flip VA-05, or the proposed VA-06 should the redistricting referendum pass in April.The Communications Director is a key member of the campaign's leadership, overseeing the communications strategy and working closely with other senior-level staff to craft disciplined and effective programs.The Communications Director will oversee all campaign-related communications matters, including developing and executing a robust communications plan. They will work closely with the Campaign Manager and candidate to expand the campaign's visibility, drive a core, disciplined message, and operate strategically across multiple different communication mediums.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and who has experience working in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesWrite and develop a full, cycle-long communications planOversee all communications matters, including drafting press releases, communication with reporters, press events, op-eds, talking points, managing the campaigns' social media accounts, and rapid response on behalf of the campaignCreate a proactive communications calendar to strategically drive the campaign's message through various communications mediumsWork with local and national reporters to pitch stories and share the campaign's message narrative in the pressDevelop the campaign's social media presence and day-to-day digital contentCreate basic graphics and short-form video content for social media (Canva, basic video editing)Work closely with the candidate, campaign manager, and consulting team to shape the campaign's overall communications strategy – including all paid and earned communicationsServe as an on-the-record spokesperson for the campaignRequired QualificationsTwo cycles of experience in campaign-based communications workExperience working directly with reporters, and a comfort in dealing with local, in-state, and national reportersExceptional writing skills across formats and under tight deadlinesStrong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadlineFluency with social media platforms and content creation toolsExperience pitching press and earned media hits, including the use of in-person and virtual events to drive a campaign's desired message