Communications Advisor

Alaska Democrats Communications Advisor Job Description: The Communications Advisor for the Alaska Democrats works with the Chair, party staff, and campaign stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message. This position is responsible for carrying out the party’s overall communications and messaging strategy for the competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. This is an on-the-record role which will include executing internal and external communications, developing communications plans, executing events, and working with reporters. Responsibilities:

• On the record spokesperson for the governor’s race.
• Plan and execute events including press conferences, press calls, and creative earned

media opportunities. ● Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, and statements.

• Write short and long-term communications plans.
• Develop pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters in Alaska and nationally.
• Respond to media inquiries.
• Work with staff to manage difficult communications situations including crisis

communications. The ideal candidate will have: ● 3+ years working in political communications, preferably at least one cycle on a statewide campaign.

• On-the-record experience.
• Proven ability to execute creative earned media campaigns.
• Previous record of working and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
• A willingness to work in a high-paced campaign environment with unpredictable hours.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary for this role is $6,500-7,000 a month, commensurate with experience. The final date of employment will be 11/15/2026. This position will come with benefits, including dental, vision and health insurance, 100% covered by the Alaska Democratic Party. Benefits become active on your first day of employment. Employees can add partners and dependents to health benefits but are responsible for covering the additional cost. How to apply: Please send resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io with Communications Advisor Application in the subject line. The Alaska Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The Alaska Democratic Party is dedicated to achieving equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or disability.