Communications Manager

About the Position
The Dallas County Democratic Party (DCDP) is looking for a skilled, versatile professional to fill the full-time role of Communications Manager. This person will report directly to the DCDP Chair and work closely with the Vice Chair, Operations Director, DCDP staff, and political allies.

Primary Responsibilities

Work closely with Party staff, campaign leadership, and consultants to develop a comprehensive communications plan encompassing both earned and paid media channels

Maintain strong relationships with allies, influencers, and media contacts to secure positive earned media coverage and build brand reputation

Oversee vendor and partner relationships for paid media initiatives, ensuring optimal return on investment and alignment with the overall communications strategy

Use NGP to manage digital communications with the public and donors

Draft email blasts, press releases, op-eds, events, rapid response, etc., and identify opportunities for earned media

Manage and publish website updates and social media posts

Monitor in-state and national media for important developments

Use good political judgment and message discipline

Maintain accurate and updated press list

Other duties as assigned

Highly Qualified Candidates will have

Excellent written, verbal, initiative, and analytical skills

Previous communication (ideally political communication) experience utilizing many of the responsibilities described above, or related skills

Experience with graphic design, NGP VAN, Canva, and/or HTML, etc.

Experience working effectively with a team and with outside stakeholders, including strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work and time and multitask in a fast‑paced environment while effectively meeting deadlines

Growth mindset, coachable, and willing to take and give constructive feedback

Must be willing to live in the Dallas metroplex and work in office at least part‑time

High attention to detail

Be a team player

Lead with integrity and maintain a high level of confidentiality

The Dallas County Democratic Party is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital, veteran or economic status, or any other legally protected basis. The Dallas County Democratic Party is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Please contact us for any accommodations needed in the hiring process.

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