Communications Manager

About the Position: 

The Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) is looking for a skilled, versatile professional to fill the full-time role of Communications Manager. This person will report directly to the KDP Executive Director and work closely with the Chair, KDP staff, and political allies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with State Party staff and maintain strong relationships with in-state allies to create and execute strategic communications.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, events, rapid response, etc. and identify opportunities for earned media.
• Monitor, manage, and publish social media posts and website updates; effectively share social posts from Kansas Democratic elected officials.
• Monitor in-state and national media for important developments.
• Use good political judgement and message discipline.
• Maintain accurate and updated press list.
• Coordinate with digital fundraising team to execute digital fundraising operation, including potentially drafting and sending email blasts.
• Prepare Party Chair, Executive Director, surrogates, and others for interviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Highly Qualified Candidates will have:

• Excellent written, verbal, initiative, and analytical skills.
• Previous communication (ideally political communication) experience utilizing some or many of the responsibilities described above, or relatable skills.
• Experience with graphic design, InDesign, NGP VAN, Canva, WordPress and/or HTML, etc.
• Experience working effectively with a team and with outside stakeholders, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while effectively meeting deadlines.
• Ability to manage up and manage across.
• Growth mindset, coachable, and willing to take and give constructive feedback.
• Prior lived and/or professional experience in Kansas. (Must be willing to live in Kansas.)
• Knowledge of and experience with rural communities.
• High attention to detail.
• Be a team player.
• Lead with integrity and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Application Instructions
Applicants should email a resume, one writing sample of your choice, and two professional references. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis.

Salary Range

$ $48,000 to $55,000