Communications Strategist

Liftoff Campaigns

. Manage day-to-day communications strategy and execution for a portfolio of clients .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing communications strategies for political and advocacy contexts, with a strong focus on media engagement, narrative development, and client advisory roles. Proven ability to produce impactful communications materials and navigate high-stakes public appearances.

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Political Communications StrategyMedia Engagement ManagementPress Release WritingClient Advisory ExperienceCrisis Communications

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Hard Skills

Communications Strategy DevelopmentMedia PitchingSpeech WritingEditing SkillsSocial Media StrategyRapid Response CommunicationsEvent ManagementPolitical AnalysisNarrative ShapingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Political InstinctsExceptional OrganizationCollaborative ApproachAbility to Work Under PressureHigh Degree of Ownership

Industry Keywords

Advocacy CommunicationsPolitical CampaignsMedia CoveragePublic EngagementDigital Fundraising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day communications strategy and execution for a portfolio of clients
Work closely with Liftoff’s Vice President of Communications to set priorities and deliver results
Serve as a primary client contact and trusted strategic advisor to candidates, organizational leaders, and senior staff
Develop and drive communications plans that shape narratives, advance clients’ goals, and respond to changing political and media environments
Lead preparation for media interviews, debates, speeches, and other high-stakes public appearances
Write and edit press releases, talking points, op-eds, speeches, and other communications materials
Build and maintain relationships with reporters, proactively pitch stories, and secure coverage
Manage media engagements from outreach through preparation and follow-up
Guide clients through rapid response and sensitive communications challenges
Develop social and nontraditional media strategies
Direct press events, including press conferences, media roundtables, and campaign announcements
Provide strategic direction and support to clients’ internal communications staff
Anticipate emerging issues and media opportunities, using coverage and political developments to refine strategy
Collaborate with creative and digital teams to integrate earned media, digital fundraising, and persuasion efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commitment to electing Democrats and advancing good causes
Typically 5–8 years of experience in political or advocacy communications, including experience as a communications director, press secretary, senior agency strategist, or in a comparable role with significant strategic responsibility
Experience independently managing communications programs and advising candidates, principals, or senior organizational leaders
Track record of developing communications strategies that produce meaningful results, including successfully pitching and shaping media coverage
Experience preparing principals for interviews, debates, and other high-stakes public engagements
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into persuasive messaging and capture a principal’s voice
Strong political instincts and confidence to make recommendations, offer candid counsel, and respond effectively under pressure
Exceptional organization and follow-through, with experience managing multiple accounts or workstreams and competing deadlines
Understanding of how earned media, social media, and nontraditional platforms work together to reach audiences
Collaborative approach, high degree of ownership, and willingness to work beyond the 9–5 when client needs require it
Broadband internet for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO and sick days
Federal holidays off (11–12 total days, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years)
100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible work schedules
Option to work remotely anywhere within the United States and its territories with broadband internet
401(k) benefits with match after six months of employment
$50 phone or wifi stipend
ClassPass Membership
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Opportunities to support continuous growth and learning