Senior Writer and Press Manager

About RepresentUs RepresentUs fuels a grassroots movement to make government answer to people, not just the powerful. We believe no one should be above the law, and we build the constituent pressure, cross-ideological audiences, and engage communities that make Congress act. Come win with us! About the Role Reporting to the VP of Advocacy and Communications, you’ll produce content that builds our narrative over time, earn us coverage that matters, and help us reach audiences of diverse ideologies and backgrounds who are hungry for this message but haven’t found their way to us yet. You’ll work with journalists, Substacks, podcasters, creatives, and influencers. You’ll translate complex policy and political stories into things people actually care about, and inspire them to action, in a rapidly changing media landscape. You’ll think ahead to where audiences will be months from now, and build now for that moment. This role operates in two modes: fast-turnaround content tied to news and campaign moments, and longer-term narrative work, including developing our core messaging, structuring how we tell our story on the website, and building evergreen content that holds up over time. The best candidates will be energized by both. We believe change is possible, because we’ve helped make it happen. Our content is hopeful and action-oriented, not just outraged. We need someone who can hold that tone even when the news is bad. We value curiosity and planned experimentation. We test, we measure, and we learn. We don’t have all the answers and we want someone who’s energized by figuring them out. Like any role in a lean, high-impact org, this one comes with some administrative responsibilities, including maintaining press lists, updating the website, tracking data and keeping the team updated. We mention it upfront because we value people who can move between strategic and tactical work without losing energy. If you’re a sharp writer and creative communications strategist who’s ready to put your skills to work on one of the most urgent fights in American democracy, we want to hear from you. This position is fully remote, open to U.S. candidates. East Coast hours required. What You'll Be Doing Content development and research (50%) Play a central role, in collaboration with the CEO and advocacy and communications colleagues, in developing and evolving our core messaging and narrative architecture, including website structure and evergreen explainers on key issues Produce regular explainers, landing pages, and calls to action responsive to news and campaign moments: fast-turnaround, always grounded in our narrative, rigorous, and designed to move people to act Write blog posts and talking points that are sharp, accessible, accurate, and built to travel; collaborate with the Social Media Manager on video scripts and ad copy. Do the research that makes content land: tracking official behavior, understanding the policy and corruption landscape, and translating complex stories into things people actually care about Develop channel strategy for our Substack, blog, and owned media in coordination with the Social Media Manager, making sure our narrative is consistent and content is working across platforms Think carefully and curiously about target audiences: who we’re trying to reach, what moves them, and how to design narratives grounded in our core principles (no one is above the law; government must be accountable to people, not just the powerful) that resonate with audiences of diverse ideologies and backgrounds Stay ahead of how the media landscape is shifting, including what AI is doing to content distribution and SEO, and bring forward-thinking ideas before we need them Track the effectiveness of content efforts using data and analytics, test, learn, and adjust Support donor communications: campaign updates, impact reports, the occasional compelling ask Press and earned media (30%) Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, podcasters, Substacks, and producers across a range of outlets Pitch story angles tied to our accountability frame, proactively, not just in response to the news cycle Develop press plans for Congressional Courage Campaign district work in coordination with the Political and Advocacy teams Oversee org-wide talking points and rapid response on priority issues Write press releases and op-eds under staff and volunteer bylines Support events Volunteer and recruitment communications (15%) Own our Letter to the Editor program, including developing templates and training volunteers Train staff and volunteers on media outreach and interviews Develop content that moves people from awareness to action, and think creatively about how comms can drive recruitment and engagement Bring fresh ideas for reaching people who have never thought of themselves as advocates Manage vendors, interns, and other staff as needed (5%) Skills and Experience Exceptional writer who can make corruption scandals land, turn a congressional vote into a story, and write a lede that makes people keep reading. Journalism background a real plus Creative, curious, and experimental: you think in audiences, test new approaches, learn from what doesn’t work, and aren’t limited to the traditional civic advocacy playbook Deeply thoughtful about what moves people of diverse ideologies and backgrounds, and strategic about how to reach them Hopeful and action-oriented, able to make people feel like their involvement matters, not just that the situation is dire Principled and deeply committed to the fight against corruption and concentrated power undermining American democracy Intellectually curious, rigorous, and comfortable doing research, e.g., on congressional hearing, conflicts of interest, tech and power. Organized and data-informed: tracks what’s working, adjusts based on results, and manages multiple workstreams without dropping balls Fluent in how the media landscape is evolving, including AI’s impact on content and distribution, and smart about using AI tools ethically and effectively Connected, with existing relationships with journalists, podcasters, Substacks, and media contacts across a range of outlets or a proven ability to develop them Collaborative, kind, and open to feedback: a genuine team player Comfortable working on cross-partisan narrative development Thrives in a fast-moving environment and is genuinely excited by the mission Background with 3+ years in journalism or advocacy or political communications preferred Nice to Have Experience in corruption, accountability, or tech spaces Familiarity working with creatives, artists, or influencers Additional language skills Compensation and Benefits We’re committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and pretty awesome benefits, including health, dental, vision, wellness perks, a dependent care account, a $1,500 professional development stipend, and a retirement benefit. Plus short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. Oh, and we have this wild idea that we’ll do better work if we have time to see our friends and families, so we get four weeks of paid vacation a year, plus personal and sick time. This position is virtual and open to residents in the United States working East Coast hours.This is an exempt position. This position is currently operating at a 35-hour work week with the salary adjusted accordingly to $78,000–$108,450 . We anticipate moving to a 40-hour work week and corresponding increase in salary by the end of 2026.Starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets. This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 153 (OPEIU). This position will access sensitive/confidential information as part of their duties, and may be required to sign a Confidentiality/Non Disclosure Agreement specific to this information as a condition of employment. Democracy is for all, and at RepresentUs, so is our workplace. That's why we're an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to evolving our staff and board to reflect the full diversity of America and the communities we aim to serve. As we seek the best of the best to join our ranks, we welcome applications from all walks of life (including but not limited to BIPOC/people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates) because we know that our democracy-building work has greater impact when we center diverse backgrounds, perspectives and ideologies. Once on the team, we encourage our teammates to bring their whole selves to work. We’re continually working to increase our cultural awareness, strengthen our approach to equity, and foster a climate of inclusion in all that we do. We invite you to belong with us! Read our statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging here . These Cultural Agreements are the principles that guide the work we do and how we work together. They were developed collaboratively by a team of staff across the organization. It is critical to our success that all current and prospective staff review this document and agree to center these ideals in our work. We believe playing by and iterating on these rules will maximize the positive impact our organization has on the strength of America’s democracy. Physical Requirements RepresentUs is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at RepresentUs. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may contact our ADA liaison at [email protected] . Essential Functions of the Role Working from a computer for long periods of time; While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also frequently be required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in person with stakeholders; and This position has fewer than 20% travel expectations and is eligible for flexible work hour arrangements. Hiring Process Phone screen Virtual Group interviews In-person interview Offer from HR Reference and background checks To Apply Please apply online at represent.us/careers and be sure to attach all requested materials. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing [email protected]. No phone calls please. RepresentUs reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made.