Date Posted:
May 25, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Communications
Office/Company:
Demand Justice
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07155
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$175,000–$185,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Demand Justice seeks a Director of Communications to drive the organization’s communications strategy to build public support for a judiciary that stands up to far-right extremists and giant corporations and to hold those who confirm dangerous judicial nominees accountable.In partnership with the President, develop ambitious communications goals and strategies and drive implementation across a variety of channels, including earned media, social media, and paid communications.10+ years of communications experience, including electoral or advocacy campaign experience.
Responsibilities:
• Develop ambitious communications goals and strategies and drive implementation across a variety of channels, including earned media, social media, and paid communications.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure communications are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Identify and create opportunities to insert Demand Justice’s voice and perspective into breaking news and emerging courts-related issues.
• Drive a robust earned media plan that translates strategies and concepts into well-designed, compelling pitches that lead to placements in strategic outlets.
• Distill complex legal and policy information into accessible, compelling content, ranging from paid ads to policy reports to social media graphics, that elevates the issues and Demand Justice’s profile.
• Produce high-quality, timely written communications content, including press releases, media advisories, statements, reports, and talking points.
Qualifications:
• 10+ years of communications experience, including electoral or advocacy campaign experience.
• A keen understanding of complex political environments and campaign communications.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic communications campaigns and media relations.
• Experience in digital and media strategy, with demonstrated experience in managing multi-channel content strategies, engagement efforts, and public relations.
• A strong instinct for powerful storytelling and how language motivates and persuades audiences.
• Track record of building relationships with reporters and successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements.
Instructions:
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Demand Justice is dedicated to building a team of diverse individuals and committed to providing a workplace of mutual respect and inclusion.
