Deputy Communications Director, Democracy Communications Collaborative

Overview

Third Plateau manages the Democracy Communications Collaborative (DCC), which empowers pro-democracy forces across the ideological spectrum to build durable public support for liberal democracy and democratic values through communications. The Deputy Communications Director will report to the DCC’s Communications Director. 

Applicants should read About the DCC before applying.

The Deputy Communications Director will advise and support a network of 100+ DCC partner organizations dedicated to protecting and improving American democracy. The Deputy Director will collaborate with colleagues, partner organizations, and vendors to develop shared resources for pro-democracy communicators, including both public opinion research and messaging.

Top candidates will have experience executing persuasion campaigns, working with public opinion research, and managing vendors. They will possess strong facilitation, writing, and problem-solving skills, thrive with a high degree of independence, and help maintain a collegial and collaborative team culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Communication & Message Research 

  • Manage the day-to-day work of an ongoing public opinion research program that includes regular surveys and focus groups, working with Partners to understand the field’s communication and information needs, and collaborating with the DCC’s research vendor and Communication Director to design research that meets those needs

  • Oversee the design and delivery of regular briefings on the DCC’s research and related communication guidance to partners and field allies

  • Support the practical implementation of research findings by DCC Partners, interpreting results, socializing findings, and helping Partners apply those findings to their work

• Content & Message Development 

  • Work with the Communication Director to develop messaging and communication guidance that provides strategic and tactical insights to a diverse field

  • Manage the DCC’s forthcoming email program, drafting a weekly product that socializes and explains DCC research and messaging, provides examples of content to amplify, and uplifts strong communication efforts from the field

• Partner Stewardship & Coordination 

  • Working closely with the Organizing and Communications Directors, assist the team’s efforts to onboard, support, and organize a broad and diverse coalition of organizations and stakeholders

  • Facilitate and enable, with expert guidance and resources, coordinated audience-first communication campaigns led by DCC Partners

  • Support the DCC’s work to provide Partners with professional development opportunities and capacity-building support for communication

• Organizational Stewardship 

  • Stay up to date on current events and thinking in communications and the democracy field more broadly

  • Tend to internal administrative items (e.g., emails/slack, timekeeping, expenses, HR)

  • Participate in internal activities (i.e., full team meetings, peer learning communities, culture building activities, and regular check-ins with your supervisor)

  • Engage in individual and team wide professional development/learning opportunities

  • Mentor and advise less experienced staff

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• 7+ years of professional experience, including experience developing and implementing communication campaigns

• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead large and small planning sessions and trainings

• A strong understanding of the modern American political, news, and content environment

• Be an organized self-starter able to prioritize and juggle multiple assignments

• Candidates should be comfortable working alongside people with whom they may have deep disagreements, be able to be transparent about their own beliefs without being restricted by them, and be willing to invest in building bridges and finding common ground

• The ability to engage in limited travel (up to 15%) for client work and team retreats

• Remote-First Approach
• Flexible & Generous Time Off
• 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Employer contribution of up to $850 to your Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA and Commuter)
• Initial home office stipend of $550, with $250 provided annually thereafter
• $110/monthly cell phone and home internet stipend
• 13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
• Annual discretionary bonus based on both company performance and individual performance
• Up to $500 annually to invest in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences to support the professional development of our team

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career, we would be glad to have you on our radar.

At Third Plateau, we believe in the power of diverse teams. In our recruiting efforts, we always seek to reach a broad and diverse pool of applicants to ensure our final candidates are not a homogeneous group in terms of demographics or experience. You can read more about our commitment to Equity & Belonging here. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Third Plateau is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.

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