About the role:

Join our team in shaping the narrative of the 2026 midterms, and paving the path for 2028. Reporting to the National Press Secretary, the Temporary Regional Press Secretary will own earned media strategy and execution across key battleground districts and states through the midterm elections.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven communicator who understands that regional press shapes national outcomes. The Temporary Regional Press Secretary will build and maintain strong relationships with local reporters, proactively pitch stories tied to Indivisible’s priority campaigns, and elevate the voices of grassroots leaders in must-win districts. They will work closely with the turf and campaigns teams to ensure our organizing efforts break through in local newspapers, radio, digital outlets, and broadcast media.

This is a temporary position focused on scaling regional media impact in advance of the 2026 midterms, particularly in key states and districts. This position will begin in the spring and end on or before December 31, 2026. The salary for this position is $110,000 annually, and the role is expected to require 40 hours of work per week.

What you'll do:

Owning and executing regional press strategy in priority battleground districts - 60%

• Develop and execute proactive regional press strategies across assigned battleground states and districts, securing earned media for Indivisible groups' impact on key races.
• Build and maintain relationships with local political reporters, editorial boards, producers, and community outlets in key turfs.
• Create and maintain robust, up-to-date regional media lists.
• Pitch stories that highlight Indivisible groups’ organizing, earned moments, accountability campaigns, and electoral efforts.
• Draft press releases, advisories, statements, op-eds, and rapid response materials tailored to local audiences.
• Pitch and support with securing local and regional podcast and new media coverage.
• Monitor local political and media landscapes to identify news hooks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with the National Press Secretary to elevate regional stories into national coverage when strategic.
• Anticipate major moments in key districts (votes, town halls, protests, legislative fights) and ensure media presence.
• Track and report on regional press metrics and qualitative impact.

Amplifying Indivisible groups and local leaders through media - 30%

• Serve as the primary press contact for Indivisible groups in assigned regions.
• Pitch local media directly around priority actions and campaigns in key districts.
• Support local leaders in preparing for interviews, editorial board meetings, and press conferences.
• Identify compelling storytellers within the movement and connect them with regional reporters.
• Develop scalable guidance and simple toolkits to help groups build relationships with their local press.
• Partner closely with the turf team to ensure press strategy aligns with on-the-ground organizing goals.
• Maintain situational awareness of political dynamics in each priority district.

Support for story collection and monitoring - 10%

• Monitor breaking news in assigned states and districts and draft timely responses.
• Surface regional stories that can shape broader narrative arcs.
• Contribute district-level intelligence and storylines to national messaging.
• Field inquiries from local reporters and coordinate with the national team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience earning local and regional media coverage and interfacing directly with reporters and producers.
• 4–6 years’ experience in political communications, campaigns, organizing, or journalism.
• Strong writer who can adapt tone for local audiences while advancing a clear strategic narrative.
• Deep understanding of how regional and local media ecosystems operate.
• Ability to build trust quickly with grassroots leaders and reporters alike.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple districts, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced political environment with frequent rapid response demands.
• Commitment to advancing progressive values and holding elected officials accountable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in or covering battleground states or competitive House districts.
• Field or electoral campaign experience.
• Existing relationships with regional political reporters or editorial boards.
• Experience training spokespeople or activists for media.
• Familiarity with tracking tools, media databases, and press analytics.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to priority districts are a plus.

About Indivisible Project

We’re building something new. We’re a progressive grassroots organization that began in the aftermath of Trump’s election. We’re working to build a democracy that reflects a broad, multiracial “we the people,” one that works for all of us and is sustained by all of us. To support this movement, we’ve built an incredible team at the national level. We dream big, we support each other, and we have fun doing it. For more information about Indivisible’s vision, mission, and theory of change, click here.                              

We’re changing what’s politically possible. Indivisible is part of the powerful progressive movement reaction to Trump, fighting the racist, misogynistic, plutocratic, and authoritarian agenda trumpeted by Trump and the GOP congress. Don’t take our word for it; Indivisible has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show multiple times, as well as in the New York Times and in pretty much every other major news outlet in the country.

We’re building together. We’re building a new organization every day - a rare opportunity to model what we want to see in the world. We’re deeply committed to equity and building a diverse and inclusive organization.

We’re looking for you. If you want to fight for the soul of American democracy, there’s no better place to be than Indivisible. We’re looking for more team members who are passionate about building an inclusive democracy and committed to getting results. It’s an exciting, fulfilling place if you’re someone who wants to fight fiercely for the progressive world we want to have.

Every one of us on the national team is here because we believe this movement is the best way to retake and build progressive power in this country. Does that ring true for you? If so, great - throw your hat in the ring to join our team. Let’s start #winning together. For more information about Indivisible’s organizational principles, click here.

Indivisible Project is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of support needs at the time of application.