Description

Job Summary:

End Citizens United and Let America Vote’s Vice President of Communications is tasked with developing, leading, and executing our external communications, press, and digital strategy. The VP will oversee a multidisciplinary team across press, research, and digital, as well as managing staff at varied levels of experience. VP of Communications will contribute and lead a collaborative work environment to ensure the organization is a leading voice, nationally and at the state level, on issues related to democracy, money in politics, voting rights, and corruption. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage four areas of the organization: communications, press, research and digital. 
• Develop and implement our short and long-term communications plans.
• Guide the organization’s press and earned media efforts, including serving as an on-the-record spokesperson.
• Oversee the development and execution of our digital strategy, including social media, videos, websites, and email, while collaborating with teams to ensure consistent, engaging content, and analyzing performance.
• Lead our relationships with members of the media and communications, and digital partners. 
• Direct the creation of internal and external materials, including talking points, statements, press releases, press notes, memos, emails, and videos, and approve external content from other departments. 
• Identify innovative ways to expand and promote ECU and LAV, the issues we work on, and the candidates we support in the press and on social media.
• Represent ECU and LAV acting as a spokesperson and ambassador publicly in the press, on panels, at meetings, or for other events.
• Develop and manage project-based and long-term budgets. 
• Actively engage as a senior member of the executive team to help set organizational short and long-term goals and priorities.  
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

The VP of Communications must be a self-starter with at least 10 years of political and/or campaign communications experience, as well as a minimum of three cycles in high-level leadership positions. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in communications, media relations, and digital work, with a strong understanding of political messaging and advocacy. Proven success in leading high-profile campaigns, developing compelling narratives for diverse audiences, pitching the media, and serving as an on-the-record spokesperson is essential. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with a deep understanding of digital media and social platforms, are a must. The candidate should also possess strong leadership and coaching abilities, with experience managing teams and collaborating across departments to drive organizational goals. The VP must be aligned with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation.