Senior Director of Communications and Digital Engagement
Flexible, with regular travel for member convenings and national engagement (up to 30%). This position must be performed within the United States.Full-TimeSenior
Salary141,014 - 168,489 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
- Required Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex, technical, or operational topics into clear, accessible content.
- Experience in operational resilience, crisis management, or public-facing communication strategies.
- Strong media instincts and experience working with journalists and newsrooms and managing contractors.
- Strong understanding of and experience with digital platforms, audience engagement, and content strategy.
- Experience operating across both earned media and direct-to-audience platforms (e.g., newsletters, Substack, podcasts, or similar).
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience leading comms during high-stakes situations.
- Has managed teams and external partners in support of organizational priorities and external engagement.
- Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments while maintaining nonpartisanship and credibility.
- Experience working in (or supporting) large election jurisdictions or similarly complex government systems.
- Experience in public administration, election operations, voting systems, or democracy-related work.
- Experience navigating inaccurate information dynamics and public trust challenges.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and organizational design, with experience producing/directing digital content.
- Experience working across partnerships, coalitions, or multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience engaging with influencer and expert-driven ecosystems, not just traditional press.
Responsibilities
- Own PLEJ’s communications and digital engagement strategy, aligned with PLEJ’s organizational priorities.
- Shape election administration narratives with a focus on clarity, transparency, and operational realities.
- Identify and respond to emerging issues, inaccurate information trends, and communications gaps.
- Serve as a senior advisor to leadership on messaging, positioning, and reputational risk.
- Position the PLEJ Network as trusted subject matter experts and national voices on election administration.
- Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, and local media for proactive storytelling.
- Develop media resources that effectively translate complex operations into clear public understanding.
- Lead rapid response communications during high-profile or time-sensitive moments.
- Integrate traditional media, digital platforms, and emerging outlets into a cohesive communications approach.
- Build and manage a high-performing communications team and external partners to align messaging/outputs.
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