Communications and Political Associate

Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote; Washington, D.C. is strongly preferred but not required. Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global conducts research for Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations and builds tools to support political messaging and spending decisions.

What you will do

• Draft and edit client-facing memos, presentations, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing materials using research findings and relevant background.
• Prepare press-appearance materials with leadership review and organize previous materials for reuse.
• Monitor news and media coverage to identify opportunities for timely polling and message testing.
• Prepare research summaries and background materials for briefings with Democratic campaigns, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and political partners.
• Collect and organize talking points, public statements, and social media content for message testing.

Requirements

• Typically 1–3 years of experience in Democratic politics, campaigns, legislative offices, or progressive advocacy; internship experience counts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn research into clear, accurate talking points, memos, and briefing materials.
• Comfort coordinating meetings and materials with political staff, clients, and media contacts under senior-staff guidance.
• Working knowledge of Democratic politics, key organizations, and the current news landscape.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage schedules, drafts, and requests under tight deadlines.
• Good judgment about when to take initiative, ask questions, and flag problems, plus willingness to revise work based on feedback.
• Commitment to helping Democrats win and using research to inform political decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience with polling, message testing, or political research.
• Quantitative or research background.
• Experience with media training or interview preparation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available, with Washington, D.C. strongly preferred.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility and family-building support through Maven Clinic.
• Unlimited paid time off.