Communications Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Liftoff’s communications team to create and implement strategic communication plans for clients, customized to meet their objectives and target audiences.

• Formulate social media strategies and manage channel execution.

• Partner with clients to devise and implement both social and nontraditional media strategies.

• Assist in media preparation for candidates and organizational leaders, covering interviews, debates, speeches, and other public appearances.

• Produce engaging written content, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, and various external communication materials.

• Pitch and develop stories with reporters and influencers, nurturing strong relationships to secure coverage and placements.

• Organize client media interactions.

• Aid in crisis communication and rapid-response messaging.

• Plan and execute press-related events, such as press conferences and media roundtables.

• Assist clients’ internal communications teams in executing communication projects.

• Monitor and evaluate media coverage, identifying opportunities to enhance and amplify messaging.

• Work in collaboration with Liftoff’s advertising, creative, and digital teams to optimize communication and digital opportunities, ensuring message consistency across all channels.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in political communications, including at least one campaign cycle in a dedicated communications position.

• A proficient writer experienced in various forms of political writing, from long-form blog entries and op-eds to concise talking points and impactful social media content.

• A demonstrated history of successfully pitching stories to the media and achieving placements with influencers.

• Proven expertise in crafting persuasive messaging and tailoring communication strategies for diverse platforms and audiences.

• A strategic thinker with political acumen and the capacity to respond effectively under pressure.

• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities, with experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in developing social media strategies and content across various platforms.

• A commitment to exceeding client expectations and a readiness to be part of a collaborative team that works beyond standard hours as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited vacation and sick days

• Federal holidays off (11-12 total days, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years)

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account for Child Care

• 12 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave

• Flexible work schedules and the option to work remotely from anywhere in the United States and its territories with reliable broadband internet

• 401k benefits with matching contributions after six months of employment

• Opportunities for continuous growth and learning.