Communications Director – Washington D.C.

Overview: Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin is seeking a highly experienced Communications Director with a track record of leading high performing teams and powerful communication strategies. Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and working closely with the Senator-elect, the Communications Director will ensure that constituents, key stakeholders and the broader public are fully and transparently informed about the Senator-elect’s work for the people of Michigan. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Communications strategy: Developing and driving an ambitious media strategy for the Senator-elect across all forms of communication. Providing counsel to the Senator-elect, Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders that reflects sound judgment, tactical acumen, and an understanding of the relationship between communications and policy outcomes. 
• Media relationships: Manage high-level relationships with national media, on behalf of the Senator-elect.
• Leadership: Managing a high op-tempo communications team across the Washington D.C. and Michigan offices. 

Candidate qualifications: 

• Deep and wide trust-based relationships with Washington D.C. and national journalists.
• Outstanding skills in written and oral communication. Substantial experience serving as an on-the-record spokesperson. 
• Experience working in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing communications teams. 
• The experience and judgment to offer advice and counsel on complex issues. 
• A keen understanding of how to operate in a changing digital landscape.
• The ability to translate policy debates into plain prose, to effectively communicate with the people of Michigan. 

Location and work environment: This role is in the Washington D.C. office. Candidates should expect a fast paces, results oriented work environment. 

To apply: Interested candidates should submit a one page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and enthusiasm for the position, a resume with three professional references, and three 500-1000 word writing samples. Materials should be directed to [email protected], and applicants should include the title of the position they are applying for (Communications Director) in the subject line of the email they send. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.