Senior Communications Advisor

THE OPPORTUNITY

For decades, the right invested billions in capturing the judiciary—and succeeded. They packed the courts with extremists and anti-populist lawyers while progressives failed to mount sufficient resistance.

Today we're living with the consequences: Donald Trump enjoys criminal immunity, Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Voting Rights Act stands gutted, and research shows that federal courts overwhelmingly rule in favor of corporations over working people.

Now Trump is taking it further.Run-of-the-mill extremist nominees are no longer enough—judicial nominees must now show their loyalty to Trump above all else. He is determined not just to break the law, but to dismantle it—attacking institutions, individuals, and anyone standing in his way.

This moment requires aggressive, strategic, and disruptive opposition to the dismantling and corruption of the rule of law by Trump and his cronies.

Demand Justice is at the helm of this fight – fighting to win back our courts so that we can take back our country.

Demand Justice seeks a Senior Communications Advisor to lead a robust communications program that builds public support for a judiciary that serves the people, not the powerful. 

The Senior Communications Advisor will develop and lead communications strategies that accelerate Demand Justice’s objectives, expand the organization’s reach and brand, and drive the national conversation around court reform. 

This is an incredible opportunity to play a key role in an unapologetic, innovative organization fighting to protect our rights and democracy and make sure the courts work for all.


WHO WE ARE

Demand Justice is a bold, disruptive advocacy organizationthat wages advocacy and media campaigns. We use all our organizational tools — a c3, c4 and PAC — to stiffen the spines of those in power to fight for the rule of law and move the entire public discourse of the courts towards reform.

Demand Justice's Core Mission:

• Expose Trump's court takeover: Force a public reckoning about the right-wing's capture of our courts and Trump's authoritarian grip on judicial power; shock, educate, and activate a progressive base to invest in the fight for our courts.
• Hold Democrats accountable: Ensure Democrats in power and running for office stand up and fight back—rewarding them when they do and fearlessly holding them accountable when they don't.
• Build support for bold reforms: Propose and build consensus around bold reforms to the Supreme Court, lower courts, and the judicial system generally.
• Fight Trump's Court nominees, including any second-term nominees to the Supreme Court.

WHO YOU ARE

A Politically Savvy Communications Expert. You have deep experience developing and leading communications strategies in politicized environments, whether that be on campaigns, on the Hill, or in a progressive advocacy organization. You can navigate high-level politics and complex relationships with levels of nuance.

A Bold, Creative Strategist with Relentless Drive. You have an unyielding drive for results and a knack for boldness and creativity. You channel your energy and competitiveness into developing an abundance of strategies and ideas that are creative, strategic, and ambitious – and help move the needle.

A Tireless Campaigner and Consumer of Media. You have a passion for justice and holding those in power accountable. You understand the strategy behind campaign communications and seek working in dynamic environments where the pace and energy feel more campaign than nonprofit. You have your pulse on the media and shifts in public opinion and are first to identify an opportunity – along with a plan for how to insert your principal’s voice into breaking news.

A Trusted Resource and Relationship Builder. You are intentional about cultivatingand maintaining relationships with media and key influencers. You have a reputation for being responsive and a trusted resource for reporters. 

A Thought Partner and Collaborator. You value thought partnership to test ideas, sharpen strategies, and solve complex challenges together. You like collaborating withcolleagues across teams and will utilize their research and analyses to create media opportunities and inform messaging.

An Excellent People Manager. You actively create an environment where people feel included and supported in their work. You understand how to motivate and manage staff, vendors, and consultants to deliver high-quality, compelling work.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In partnership with the President, develop ambitious communications goals and strategies and drive implementation across a variety of channels, including earned media, social media, and paid communications.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure communications are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Identify and create opportunities to insert Demand Justice’s voice and perspective into breaking news and emerging courts-related issues.
• Drive a robust earned media plan that translates strategies and concepts into well-designed, compelling pitches that lead to placements in strategic outlets.
• Distill complex legal and policy information into accessible, compelling content, ranging from paid ads to policy reports to social media graphics, that elevates the issues and Demand Justice’s profile.
• Produce high-quality, timely written communications content, including press releases, media advisories, statements, reports, and talking points.
• Oversee Demand Justice’s website, branding, social media, and other owned platforms.
• Manage a Press Secretary, Manager of Digital and Creative Content, website vendor, and closely collaborate with consultants. 
• In partnership with the Manager of Digital and Creative Content, develop a comprehensive social media strategy to define target audiences, tone of voice, and goals for overall performance.
• Cultivate and maintain strong external relationships with media and key influencers.
• Coordinate with external partners on joint press and media strategies and activities.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of communications experience in politics and/or advocacy campaigns.
• A keen understanding of complex political environments and campaign communications. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic communications campaigns and media relations. 
• Experience in digital and media strategy, with demonstrated experience in managing multi-channel content strategies, engagement efforts, and public relations.
• A strong instinct for powerful storytelling and how language motivates and persuades audiences.
• Track record of building relationships with reporters and successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to tailor messaging and distill complex information into concise and compelling language and content.
• Adept in using research, legal analysis, policy, and other data-informed resources to conceptualize messaging that appeals to a diverse set of audiences.
• Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including media, influencers, and coalition partners.
• Skilled in distilling high-level goals and concepts into clear direction for direct reports and vendors.
• Results-oriented with a proven ability to perform well under pressure and excellent judgment.
• Willingness and ability to respond to breaking news, often outside the workday.
• Sense of humor and positive attitude.
• Commitment to the mission of Demand Justice.

COMPENSATION, LOCATION, AND STRUCTURE

Annual compensation for this role is between $200,000-$225,000 based on experience, as well as a generous benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance provided by the employer and matching 401K.

Demand Justice is a hybrid workplace, and this role is expected to be in the Washington, DC office three to four days a week.

The Senior Communications Advisor reports directly to the President.


HOW TO APPLY

Demand Justice is partnering with Grossman Solutions in this search. To apply for this role, submit a resume and a compelling cover letter at grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Demand Justice is dedicated to building a team of diverse individuals and committed to providing a workplace of mutual respect and inclusion. Demand Justice’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.