Date Posted:
June 29, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Director
Office/Company:
Rep. Emilia Skyes
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
OH-13
Job Number:
MEM-209-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
JoinTeamSykes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes seeks a Communications Director to serve in her
Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities:
• Creating and executing a robust communications plan; • Establishing and maintaining relationships with Ohio, national, and D.C.-based
media;
• Advancing press events and staffing the Member as needed, including occasional
night and weekend commitments;
• Drafting and distributing press releases, statements, and media advisories;
• Creating, editing, and strategically placing op-eds;
• Overseeing the development of social media content creation, including rapid
response;
• Managing a franked communications plan including text messages, e-newsletters,
digital ads, radio ads, 499s, mailers, etc;
• Pitching to reporters and producers, responding to press inquiries, and serving as the main point-of-contact for media;
• Updating the website as needed;
• Managing the Press Secretary; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be proactive, possess superior written and oral
communication skills, boast excellent leadership qualities, and be able to execute a
robust communications strategy. This is not an entry-level position. Only candidates with prior political or legislative communications experience will be considered.
Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume, three references, and two writing samples in one pdf with the following subject line: Full Name –
Communications Director.
Other:
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
