Founded by Obama for America 2012 Campaign Manager and former Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina, The Messina Group launched in 2013 with three people in a borrowed, windowless office and a clear set of principles: only take on fights we believe in, always have our clients' backs, and let our victories stand for themselves. Today, TMG is a full-service strategic consulting firm working with organizations across the private, public, and social sectors. We bring together experts in campaign management, communications, analytics, and digital strategy to build movements and win fights by being data-driven, digitally savvy, and relentlessly grassroots-focused. We advise world leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and prominent NGOs across six continents.
We are looking for a Senior Vice President, Political Communications, to join our growing team. This is a senior role for a seasoned political communicator who has operated at the highest levels: on campaigns, in government, or in the rooms where consequential decisions are made. You'll develop and lead political communications strategies across a portfolio of clients, and report to a TMG Partner.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Client Strategy & Advisory
- Work closely with TMG's senior team to lead political communications strategy and manage relationships with a select portfolio of clients, including advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies;
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader, helping clients define and achieve political and policy goals;
- Evaluate client communications programs regularly to ensure mandates are fulfilled and identify opportunities to deepen engagement and expand scopes of work; and
- Act as a primary drafter and manager of client materials, including memos, op-eds, statements, deck presentations, messaging documents, and strategic communications plans, and support writing and narrative development across a range of clients and projects.
Media Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute political messaging, earned media strategies, press outreach, and digital communications plans across a portfolio of clients;
- Maintain relationships with producers, bookers, and reporters;
- Support communications strategy related to oversight proceedings, congressional investigations, and high-stakes regulatory or legal inquiries, including rapid response, message discipline, and stakeholder communication;
- Secure and oversee coverage in national and local media outlets; and
- Manage processes related to principal media and public appearances.
Required skills and experience:
- 15+ years of experience in political communications, especially on federal or state campaigns or government communications/press secretary roles;
- A strong understanding of political communications strategy, earned media, message development, and digital/social media landscape;
- Experience serving as a senior advisor to principals or executives on high-stakes communications strategy;
- Proven ability to lead communications strategy during crisis or rapid-response situations with significant reputational or political risk
- Exceptional political writing and messaging skills, with demonstrated experience producing communications materials, including press releases, op-eds, talking points, and speeches;
- Proven experience managing and leading high-performing projects, building consensus across teams, mentoring and managing junior staff;
- Demonstrated ability to lead and produce high-quality, executive-ready deliverables in a fast-paced environment, managing dynamic client situations and meeting tight deadlines with limited supervision.
- Established, senior-level relationships with political reporters, editors, producers, and influential voices across traditional and digital media; and
- Verbal on-the-record or on-camera experience.
Work Environment
This Senior Vice President, Political Communications, position is based in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Occasional travel may be required. TMG offers a collaborative and high-energy environment with the opportunity to grow and participate in meaningful work.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $230,000 - $250,000 USD commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary, performance-based bonus.
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family;
- Paid time off, federal holidays, and end-of-year break;
- Paid parental leave;
- Professional development budget;
- Gym and phone stipend; and
- 401K with employer match.
Our Commitment
The Messina Group is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We value the array of lived experiences and inherent differences that make us unique, and we work to ensure that everyone is equitably treated and feels a sense of belonging. The Messina Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
