About the Texas Democratic Party

Founded in 1846, Texas Democrats continue the march towards a state as great as its promise. A fair shot for all, that’s what drove Democrats to build this great state, and that is what drives us today. A belief that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, or who you love if you work hard in Texas, you can make it. We believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals. We believe in equal opportunity, fairness, freedom, family, community, and a responsibility to ourselves and each other. These are the values our elders passed down to us, the values we hope to share with our children, and the values we expect from our elected officials. The Texas Democratic Party is a movement of millions of Texans coming together to fight for our Texas values. We know our state cannot succeed when the deck is stacked against working Texans and their families.

Summary: The Texas Democratic Party is hiring a Senior Communications Advisor to support Democrats up and down the ballot this cycle. This is a senior-level role focused on developing and executing the communications strategy to hold the eventual Republican nominee for U.S. Senate accountable ahead of the 2026 election. This person will lead a sophisticated rapid response operation, create press plans, build events, pitch stories, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the state party. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold the eventual Republican U.S. Senate nominee accountable ahead of the 2026 election
• Work with the campaign for James Talarico and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Texas U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot
• Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps 
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Texas U.S. Senate race 
• Quickly draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points 
• Build press conferences and events 
• Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience
• Track record of successfully working directly with reporters and on-the-record experience
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to write quickly and on deadline for wide variety of press materials
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
• Understanding of how to prioritize competing responsibilities and multiple organizations while managing rapid response in a fast-paced work environment
• Team player attitude and committed to working well with others
• Demonstrated commitment to Democratic causes

Compensation: $8,000 per month (salaried position)

The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.