Press Secretary, Economic Education Project

Reports to: Campaign Director

Location: Washington, DC 

Status: Full-time; Non-exempt. This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit; specific employment terms and conditions are subject to labor-management negotiations and a potential Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $83,500 - $99,500

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We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot. 

About The Hub

Launched in 2016, The Hub is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts with extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, polling, and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy. We make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.
 

Position Summary

The Hub Project is looking for a Press Secretary for our Economic Education Project. The Press Secretary will play a critical role in supporting one or more national programs focused on educating the public about critical economic issues — specifically tax policy and the ongoing tax fight in Congress — and holding elected officials accountable to their constituents. Our campaigns heavily depend on earned media tactics that amplify grassroots organizing and paid media to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies. 

The Press Secretary will work closely with the Campaigns Director to develop and execute targeted strategic communications plans that elevate progressive economic policy ideas, show the truth behind conservative economic policies, and give voice to national economic campaigns. Our campaigns are always focused on elevating the voice of everyday people so the Press Secretary will work closely with storytellers to amplify their voices into press coverage. The ideal candidate is someone who is well-versed in following the policy and political media environment, has experience working directly with press, is scrappy and always seeking new ways to amplify messages, is a skilled writer, has excellent attention to detail, and is not afraid of taking on new opportunities to move people to action or quickly responding to an ever-changing news cycle.
 

As Press Secretary you will:

• Drive earned media outreach and strategy, including making direct pitches and building strong relationships with reporters.
• Plan and execute a strategic long-term communications plan that includes rapid-response mobilization in breaking news moments, with the help and guidance of the Communications Director and Campaign Director.
• Draft written materials, such as press releases, story pitches, me