National Press Secretary

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the national media strategy and cultivate strong relationships with reporters.

• Prepare team members, leadership, internal staff, and student organizers for on-the-record discussions, interviews, media appearances, and press events.

• Create and implement a comprehensive communications program on a national level and in targeted states.

• Write talking points, press releases, statements, op-eds, letters to the editor, and essential messaging materials under tight deadlines.

• Develop and execute proactive pitching strategies across print, television, radio, and online platforms.

• Act as an official on-the-record spokesperson for NextGen America.

• Author and manage NextGen’s Substack.

• Utilize long-form storytelling to showcase proprietary insights, youth voting narratives, organizational priorities, and updates on movements.

• Create innovative communications strategies to amplify student voices, campus organizers, and NextGen initiatives across earned and owned media.

• Monitor daily news, media trends, and important Gen Z cultural moments for rapid-response opportunities.

• Collaborate with digital and organizing teams to ensure consistent messaging across campaigns.

• Assist in the management and mentorship of student organizers.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years of communications experience in political campaigns, advocacy groups, or mission-driven organizations.

• Outstanding writing, messaging, and storytelling abilities.

• Proven aptitude in drafting compelling talking points, press materials, and newsletter/Substack content efficiently.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and media prepping surrogates or leadership for press interviews.

• Strong media relations skills with established connections to national political reporters and media outlets.

• A passion for youth organizing, understanding Gen Z media trends, and uplifting student/NextGen voices.

• Capability to swiftly adapt to changing political priorities, tight deadlines, and urgent situations.

• Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

• Willingness to travel 10–20% of the time.

• Flexibility to work varied hours during critical political moments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and your dependents.

• Short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with 100% matching up to 4% of salary.

• Generous PTO and leave policies.

• 19 paid organization-wide holidays.

• Up to $150 per month to cover cell phone and internet expenses.

• $100 per month for personal health and wellness initiatives.

• Flexible spending account for dependent care.

• Opportunities for professional development.