Deputy Press Secretary

Job Title: Deputy Press Secretary
Reports to: Press Secretary
Salary: $50,000-$60,000, generous benefits package
Location: Madison or Milwaukee, WI (Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin.)
Start date: March 2024
Application Deadline: March 4th, 2024 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

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About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, re-electing President Biden for a second term, electing progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and working to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: As a Deputy Press Secretary, you will play a key role in our earned media strategies and rapid response communications work, with a focus on local, state legislative, and U.S. House races.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Act as an on-the-record spokesperson on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
• Develop strategies to engage local media, including booking surrogates on local television and radio programs, and engaging with volunteers to write letters to the editor. 
• Monitor and track breaking news and noteworthy developments in Wisconsin campaigns for federal and state office. 
• Build relationships with Wisconsin stakeholders as directed.
• Regularly draft engaging & useful press materials, including press releases, fact sheets, guest columns, and other items as needed.
• Help organize and execute regular press events to generate earned media.
• On-year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Able to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
• Manages a High Volume of Work with Efficiency - Has, or can create, a system for managing multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing quality.
• Clear, Precise, and Inclusive Communication - Proven track record of producing quality written communications while being keenly aware of addressing diverse audiences. 
• Effective Team Player - Ability to collaborate with colleagues to produce quality communications materials.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Press Event Planning - Demonstrated skills in planning and executing successful and engaging press events to generate earned media coverage.

Benefits: Great benefits include; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short-term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays. 

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. To be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement per applicable law.