Description
ABOUT OHIO:
Over the next two years, Ohio Democrats (ODP) will build an organization to win highly-consequential elections up and down the ballot. With new leadership comes a new vision for our Party, refocusing on the core fundamentals that move the needle. ODP is building back better as a focused, modern, and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.
In 2025 and 2026, Ohio Democrats must re-engage communities, county parties, and voters to build a stronger coalition. Our coalition’s primary focus will be inclusivity, voter education, and mobilization. Our goal is to elect quality democrats to make Ohio a battleground state, and win in 2025-2026. The battle to win back the Senate majority will be fought in Ohio. 2026 also offers the chance to make gains in the state legislature and defend our battleground congressional seats.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Ohio Democratic Party is hiring a Senior Communications Advisor to support Democrats up and down the ballot this cycle. This is a senior-level role focused on developing and executing the communications strategy to Senator Husted accountable ahead of the 2026 election. This person will lead a sophisticated rapid response operation, create press plans, build events, pitch stories, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the state party.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold Senator Husted accountable ahead of the 2026 election
Work with the campaign for the eventual Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Ohio U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot
Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Ohio U.S. Senate race
Quickly draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points
Build press conferences and events
Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories
Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience
Track record of successfully working directly with reporters and on-the-record experience
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to write quickly and on deadline for wide variety of press materials
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
Understanding of how to prioritize competing responsibilities and multiple organizations while managing rapid response in a fast-paced work environment
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with
Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small)
Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed
Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges
Collaborative by nature
Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.
Team player attitude and committed to working well with others
DemonstrateD commitment to Democratic causes
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8
The salary will be $7,000-$8,000 per month, commensurate with experience. Full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.
Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
CORE COMPETENCIES
Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold Senator Husted accountable ahead of the 2026 election
Work with the campaign for the eventual Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Ohio U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot
Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Ohio U.S. Senate race
Quickly draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points
Build press conferences and events
Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories
Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience
Track record of successfully working directly with reporters and on-the-record experience
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to write quickly and on deadline for wide variety of press materials
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
Understanding of how to prioritize competing responsibilities and multiple organizations while managing rapid response in a fast-paced work environment
