Press Secretary (Republican Political Campaign)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Press Secretary to join a Republican political campaign . You’ll help shape message, pitch and place stories, staff interviews, and drive a disciplined, rapid-response press operation that breaks through local clutter and reaches voters where they are.

Schedule: This is a six-day-a-week position with a seven-day response posture . Evenings and most weekends required during peak periods and travel.

Core Responsibilities

• Earned Media & Pitching: Build and maintain relationships with local and state reporters, editors, bookers, and talk radio producers; proactively pitch stories and secure coverage.
• Writing & Collateral: Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, op-eds, and reporter pitches; maintain message discipline and clear approvals.
• Rapid Response: Monitor news cycles and social feeds to identify opportunities and threats; draft timely responses and distribute to press and surrogates.
• Press Events: Coordinate press conferences, gaggles, availabilities, and interview logistics; build daybooks, prepare site sheets, and manage press check-in. American Advertising Federation
• Spokesperson Duties (as assigned): Serve on-the-record or on-background for targeted local outlets; prep principals and surrogates with briefs and Q&A.
• Media List & Tracking: Maintain targeted press lists, manage inbound media requests, track placements, and compile daily clips and weekly coverage reports.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Align with digital and field teams for message consistency; support content pulls (b-roll, quotes, stats) and ensure comms calendar integration.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in political communications, media relations, or press operations (campaign, caucus, or government experience preferred).
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong, concise news voice and clean AP style.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch reporters and shape coverage under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable coordinating press events/interviews and managing fast on-site logistics.
• Cool under pressure with solid crisis/rapid response instincts and judgment.
• Familiarity with Arizona’s media landscape is a plus; Spanish-language media experience a bonus.

What We Offer

• A central role on a high-energy Republican campaign with real impact on narrative and coverage.
• Hands-on experience as a working press secretary (not just a bystander) with ownership over beats and markets.
• A collaborative team that values speed, accuracy, and message discipline.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person (Phoenix metro); frequent in-state travel

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person