Gina for Texas: Press Secretary

Gina For Texas: Press Secretary

Team Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor is seeking a Press Secretary to become a key member of the Communications team. The Press Secretary will coordinate and implement day-to-day press operations, staff and travel with Hinojosa for open press events and press conferences, serve as a primary contact for Texas reporters, build National relationships, and more. The communications team is looking for a strong writer and a team player who has the ability to manage competing priorities, even during travel. This is not an entry level position.

This is a full time position based in Austin, Texas. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Press Secretary".

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day press operations including clips, responding to media inquiries, drafting and distributing event advisories, press releases, and statements, and more
• Write and edit op-eds, talking points, and other materials
• Serve as a point of contact for Texas press
• Manage logistics for press interviews
• Prepare and staff the candidate for interviews, press conferences, and events, as needed
• Serve as campaign team's primary press staffer during campaign travel
• Build and manage media monitoring infrastructure

Qualifications

• At least two years of political communications experience, including at least one campaign cycle in a communications role
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Mailchimp
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and passion for the work
• On the record experience a plus
• Familiarity with the Texas press corps and media landscape a plus
• Access to reliable transportation
• Desire and ability to work long campaign hours, including evenings, weekends, and irregular hours