Date Posted:
November 3, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Director
Office/Company:
Rep. Susie Lee
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NV-03
Job Number:
MEM-327-26
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
nv03resumes@gmail.com
Salary:
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) seeks an experienced, good-humored, and highly
organized Communications Director to lead and execute an aggressive communications
strategy for a battleground district. In close collaboration with the Member, Chief of Staff,
and legislative and district teams, the Communications Director will oversee the Member’s
communications agenda and manage a fast-paced communications team in the district
and D.C. This
position reports to the Chief of Staff and is based in Washington, D.C., with travel to the
district as needed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with national and local reporters;
strategically managing press inquiries; proactively pitching stories; drafting and editing
press releases; developing media strategies to roll out legislative and casework wins;
organizing press conferences; spearheading communications components of district
outreach and events; running an aggressive and responsive social media program;
overseeing a non-traditional media and content creator program; writing op-eds, talking
points, and speeches; managing and coaching the communications team; and working
collaboratively with District Office and legislative staff to amplify the office’s work. The
Communications Director will also oversee franked communications and a robust 499
program.
Qualifications:
This is not an entry-level position; candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of political communications experience. This position requires flexibility to work long hours and be responsive to urgent communications needs, including on nights and weekends.
Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, sharp attention to
detail, experience managing a team, and a track record of successfully pitching media and
influencing positive media outcomes. Candidates must be politically astute, calm under
pressure, collaborative, and willing and able to work the long, irregular hours required by a
communications job in the modern-day news cycle. Nevada ties are a plus.
Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit in a single PDF a cover letter, resume, three
references (including name, title, organization, phone, email, and relationship), and
writing sample with the following subject line: “Full
Name – Communications Director."
Other:
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status,
sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.
