Owning and executing regional press strategy in priority battleground districts.
Develop and execute proactive regional press strategies across assigned battleground states and districts, securing earned media for Indivisible groups' impact on key races.
Build and maintain relationships with local political reporters, editorial boards, producers, and community outlets in key turfs.
Create and maintain robust, up-to-date regional media lists.
Pitch stories that highlight Indivisible groups’ organizing, earned moments, accountability campaigns, and electoral efforts.
Draft press releases, advisories, statements, op-eds, and rapid response materials tailored to local audiences.
Pitch and support with securing local and regional podcast and new media coverage.
Monitor local political and media landscapes to identify news hooks and opportunities.
Coordinate with the National Press Secretary to elevate regional stories into national coverage when strategic.
Anticipate major moments in key districts (votes, town halls, protests, legislative fights) and ensure media presence.
Track and report on regional press metrics and qualitative impact.
Serves as the primary press contact for Indivisible groups in assigned regions.
Pitch local media directly around priority actions and campaigns in key districts.
Support local leaders in preparing for interviews, editorial board meetings, and press conferences.
Identify compelling storytellers within the movement and connect them with regional reporters.
Develop scalable guidance and simple toolkits to help groups build relationships with their local press.
Partner closely with the turf team to ensure press strategy aligns with on-the-ground organizing goals.
Maintain situational awareness of political dynamics in each priority district.
Monitor breaking news in assigned states and districts and draft timely responses.
Surface regional stories that can shape broader narrative arcs.
Contribute district-level intelligence and storylines to national messaging.
Field inquiries from local reporters and coordinate with the national team as needed.
Requirements
4–6 years’ experience in political communications, campaigns, organizing, or journalism.
Strong writer who can adapt tone for local audiences while advancing a clear strategic narrative.
Deep understanding of how regional and local media ecosystems operate.
Ability to build trust quickly with grassroots leaders and reporters alike.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple districts, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced political environment with frequent rapid response demands.
Commitment to advancing progressive values and holding elected officials accountable.
Experience working in or covering battleground states or competitive House districts is desired.
Existing relationships with regional political reporters or editorial boards are desired.
Experience training spokespeople or activists for media is desired.
Familiarity with tracking tools, media databases, and press analytics is desired.
Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to priority districts are a plus.