Position: Iowa Democratic Party Communications Advisor
Description: The Communications Advisor for the Iowa Democratic
Party 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 highly competitive 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.
Status: This is a full-time, regular position through November 2026. Salary
based on experience. The position is based in Iowa with Des Moines
strongly preferred.
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 in Georgia and nationally.
- Respond to media inquiries.
Requirements and skills:
- 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
Please complete application here
Please contact Zach Meunier at 515-244-7292 or
zmeunier@iowademocrats.org for any accommodations you need for the
application and interview process.
The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and
employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family
medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or
disability.