Job Opportunities

Job Opportunity: Communications Director
Office of Congressman Don Davis (NC-01)

Congressman Don Davis, representing North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, seeks an experienced Communications Director to lead a comprehensive communications strategy in a highly competitive district. The ideal candidate is a responsive and collaborative professional with strong writing and digital skills,  and sharp attention to detail. This role requires close, ongoing coordination with the congressman and staff to shape and carry out a fast-paced, strategic communications plan often balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

This is a Washington, D.C.-based position and is classified as exempt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal contact for national and local media; manage incoming press inquiries and proactively pitch stories.
• Draft and edit a wide range of written materials, including press releases, op-eds, talking points, newsletters, speeches, and event messaging.
• Develop and manage digital content across platforms, including drafting social media posts, producing video and graphic materials, and maintaining updates to the official website.
• Lead development and execution of communications plans to highlight the Member’s legislative and district activities.
• Oversee official communications, including management of franked content and the 499 program.
• Supervise and mentor communications staff and interns.
• Collaborate across departments to amplify constituent outreach, district initiatives, and policy priorities.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of political or policy communications experience required.
• Strong writing, editing, and strategic messaging skills.
• Demonstrated media relations success and ability to lead communications in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing official (franked) mail preferred.
•  Track record of producing content on digital platforms, graphic design, or video production.
• Ties to North Carolina and previous Hill experience are strongly preferred.
• Must be a collaborative, high-energy team player committed to advancing the office’s mission and responsive to emerging priorities.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately, with interviews to follow shortly, aiming for a swift hiring process. Interested applicants are urged to apply promptly.

Our office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample of no more than 1,000 words, and three references (including name, title, organization, contact details, and your relationship with them) in a single PDF to nc01resumes@gmail.com.

Use the subject line: “Your Full Name – Communications Director.”