Liftoff Campaigns is seeking a talented communications strategist to develop compelling content and help manage the online presence of our candidates, organizations, and causes.
Our ideal candidate is a strong writer with sharp political instincts, a creative eye, and an understanding of what makes people stop scrolling. You should be comfortable translating complex issues into engaging content, capturing a client's voice, and taking an idea from concept through publication. This role combines content creation, day-to-day account management, and opportunities to help shape clients' digital strategies.
Responsibilities:- Manage day-to-day communications strategy and execution for a portfolio of clients, working closely with Liftoff's Vice President of Communications to set priorities and deliver results.
- Serve as a primary client contact and trusted strategic advisor to candidates, organizational leaders, and senior staff.
- Develop and drive communications plans that shape narratives, advance clients' goals, and respond to changing political and media environments.
- Lead preparation for media interviews, debates, speeches, and other high-stakes public appearances, providing candid feedback and actionable guidance to principals.
- Write and edit compelling press releases, talking points, op-eds, speeches, and other communications materials, maintaining a high standard for accuracy, clarity, and voice.
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters, proactively pitch stories, and secure coverage that advances clients' strategic priorities.
- Manage media engagements from initial outreach through preparation and follow-up.
- Guide clients through rapid response and sensitive communications challenges, exercising sound judgment under pressure and identifying when to escalate decisions.
- Develop social and nontraditional media strategies that expand clients' reach and reinforce their broader communications goals.
- Direct press events, including press conferences, media roundtables, and campaign announcements.
- Provide strategic direction and support to clients' internal communications staff, helping translate priorities into clear plans and strong execution.
- Anticipate emerging issues and media opportunities, using coverage and political developments to refine strategy.
- Collaborate with Liftoff's creative and digital teams to integrate earned media, digital fundraising, and persuasion efforts.
What We're Looking For:- A commitment to electing Democrats and advancing good causes.
- Typically 5-8 years of experience in political or advocacy communications, including experience as a communications director, press secretary, senior agency strategist, or in a comparable role with significant strategic responsibility.
- Experience independently managing communications programs and advising candidates, principals, or senior organizational leaders.
- A track record of developing communications strategies that produce meaningful results, including successfully pitching and shaping media coverage.
- Experience preparing principals for interviews, debates, and other high-stakes public engagements.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into persuasive messaging and capture a principal's voice.
- Strong political instincts and the confidence to make recommendations, offer candid counsel, and respond effectively under pressure.
- Exceptional organization and follow-through, with experience managing multiple accounts or workstreams and competing deadlines.
- An understanding of how earned media, social media, and nontraditional platforms work together to reach audiences.
- A collaborative approach, a high degree of ownership, and a willingness to work beyond the 9-5 when client needs require it.
We also offer a generous benefits package:- Unlimited PTO and sick days
- Federal holidays off (11-12 total days, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years)
- 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work schedules and the option to work remotely anywhere within the United States and its territories with broadband internet
- 401(k) benefits with match after six months of employment
- $50 phone or wifi stipend
- ClassPass Membership
- Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Opportunities to support continuous growth and learning
The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 125,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))
