The Communications Advisor for the Democratic Party of Oregon Coordinated Campaign works with the Chair, party staff, and stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message.
Location: Portland area, This position is based in our Portland office, and is not remote.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $6,500 to $7,000/month.
Position Category: Full Time, Exempt, Limited Duration
The Communications Advisor for the Democratic Party of Oregon Coordinated Campaign works with the Chair, party staff, and stakeholders to drive earned media coverage and communicate the party’s message. This position is responsible for overseeing the party’s overall communications and messaging strategy for the 2026 gubernatorial race. This is an on-the-record role and will include overseeing 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 oversee 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 instate and nationally.
- Respond to media inquiries.
- Supervise Research Assistant (Tracker) to ensure they are meeting expected metrics and goals and that research is being integrated into communications work.
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.
How to Apply:
To Apply: Submit a resume with three references and a one-page cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the intent to hire as soon as possible. This is not a remote position, and the applicant must be an Oregon resident or be willing to establish Oregon residency. This is a limited duration role for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign.
This is a full-time exempt position, based in Portland, available immediately. Benefits include a phone stipend, fully paid health, vision, and dental coverage, paid family leave, sick and vacation leave. Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $6,500 to $7,000/month.
The Democratic Party of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to constantly improving our organization, in part by making sure our staff reflects the communities most impacted by our work. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.
