Job Description: The Communications Advisor for the Michigan Democratic Party works with the Chair, Executive Director, Communications Team, and stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message. This position is responsible for overseeing the party’s overall communications and messaging strategy for the highly competitive and nationally-watched 2026 gubernatorial race. This is an on-the-record position and will include overseeing internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters.
Responsibilities:
- On the record spokesperson for the governor’s race
- Plan and oversee events including press conferences, press calls, and creative earned media opportunities.
- Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, and statements.
- Write short and long-term communications plans.
- Develop pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters in Michigan and nationally.
- Respond to media inquiries.
- Work with staff to manage difficult communications situations including crisis communications.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years working in political communications, preferably at least one cycle on a statewide campaign.
- On-the-record experience.
- Proven ability to execute creative earned media campaigns.
- Previous record of working and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
- A willingness to work in a high-paced campaign environment with unpredictable hours.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, and reimbursements for mileage and expenses.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should apply at jobs@michigandems.com with a resume and a brief statement of why they are interested in the position
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Michigan Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Michigan Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is the MDP’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
