Michigan House Democratic Fund: Communications Director

Michigan House Democratic Fund: Communications Director

The Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF) is seeking a talented and driven Communications Director for the 2025-2026 election cycle. This individual will play a key role in helping Democrats retake the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives — one of the most critical battleground chambers in the country.

The Communications Director will be responsible for developing and executing the MHDF's earned media strategy, crafting compelling messaging, acting as a spokesperson when appropriate, building and maintaining media relationships, and supporting House Democratic campaigns across the state. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the narrative around Michigan House Democrats' values, accomplishments, and vision for the state.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the earned media and messaging strategy for targeted state House campaigns across Michigan, in coordination with the digital and political teams and other key stakeholders.
• In election years, manage communications staff tasked with supporting individual candidates and districts.
• Serve as a thought partner to candidates and campaign teams, identifying creative opportunities to generate press and amplify local stories.
• Monitor and identify trends in media coverage and campaign messaging.
• Collaborate with paid media vendors to align messaging and pitch strategic headlines to press.
• Support caucus and campaign teams with rapid response and crisis communications as needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local, state, and national reporters covering Michigan politics.
• Provide strategic and hands-on communications support for candidates, including media training, drafting press releases, identifying and executing earned media opportunities, talking points, op-eds, social media content, and other materials.
• Liaise with House Democratic leadership, members, campaign managers, and partner organizations on coordinated earned media strategies.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in Michigan or strong familiarity with the state's political landscape preferred.
• Prior work in state legislative campaigns or caucus operations is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the media ecosystem and what makes a story newsworthy.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfort and experience interacting with reporters and acting as an on-the-record spokesperson when needed.
• Proficiency with tools including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 plus comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental.