Traveling Press Secretary

The Traveling Press Secretary is the primary communications staffer for the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, working closely with the Communications Director and executive leadership team to provide communications, staffing, and strategic media support to the Chair. In this role, the traveling press secretary will travel with the Chair across the country and engage with both national and local reporters – across media platforms including print, TV, radio, and new media – to elevate the DNC and articulate the Chair’s vision for the party. 

• Works closely with the senior communications team, including the National Press Secretary and Communications Director, to develop and execute a communications plan and strategy;
• Manage on-the-road press events and media engagement for the Chair 
• Book, prep, and staff for interviews and public events 
• Manage the Chair’s briefings and materials 
• Coordinate across departments, including scheduling and mobilization 
• Coordinate logistics for interviews, including TV 
• Carry out special projects and message events
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

• Minimum B.A. in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, related field, or equivalent experience; 
• 5 years or 2 cycles of related experience in press;
• Excellent writing and research skills;
• Experience with online communications and research tools;
• Extensive social networking skills;
• Previous on the record experience required.

The starting salary for the National Press Secretary position is $90,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

Travel: The Traveling Press Secretary position will require extensive travel, which could be up to 75% of the time.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

 Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave

Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee

Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase

Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan

Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i)