Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate is hiring an experienced Press Secretary. This position handles the campaign's outreach to national and local media, manages those relationships, identifies opportunities, and guides the campaign communications team. The Press Secretary will help the campaign develop and implement aggressive media strategies, prepare surrogates and leadership for interviews, write press releases, and prepare talking points. In an effort to build a well-rounded campaign with all voices represented, we encourage folks from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familiar status, or veteran status to apply. 

 

Our ideal applicant will have on-the-record experience in a previous position and at least two years of relevant work experience.

 

Responsibilities:

•   Assist the communications director in day-to-day press responsibilities and rapid response;

•   Develop relationships with press outlets and reporters;

•   Manage surrogates throughout Mississippi;

•   Organize, pitch, and execute earned media events targeted at media outlets;

•   Write press releases, op-eds, and social media posts

 

Qualifications:

•   Experience with media, public relations, or journalism;

•   Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

•   Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

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Interested applicants should send their resume, 2 writing samples, and 2-3 references to info@typinkins.com with the subject line “Press Secretary”. Submitting cover letters is optional, but encouraged. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.