Deputy Communications Director, Democracy Communications Collaborative

Third Plateau

Deputy Communications Director at Third Plateau supporting pro-democracy forces and managing communication strategies. Collaborating with organizations to develop resources for liberal democracy advocacy.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day work of an ongoing public opinion research program that includes regular surveys and focus groups, working with Partners to understand the field’s communication and information needs, and collaborating with the DCC’s research vendor and Communication Director to design research that meets those needs
Oversee the design and delivery of regular briefings on the DCC’s research and related communication guidance to partners and field allies
Support the practical implementation of research findings by DCC Partners, interpreting results, socializing findings, and helping Partners apply those findings to their work
Work with the Communication Director to develop messaging and communication guidance that provides strategic and tactical insights to a diverse field
Manage the DCC’s forthcoming email program, drafting a weekly product that socializes and explains DCC research and messaging, provides examples of content to amplify, and uplifts strong communication efforts from the field
Assist the team’s efforts to onboard, support, and organize a broad and diverse coalition of organizations and stakeholders
Facilitate and enable, with expert guidance and resources, coordinated audience-first communication campaigns led by DCC Partners
Stay up to date on current events and thinking in communications and the democracy field more broadly
Tend to internal administrative items (e.g., emails/slack, timekeeping, expenses, HR)
Participate in internal activities (i.e., full team meetings, peer learning communities, culture building activities, and regular check-ins with your supervisor)
Engage in individual and team wide professional development/learning opportunities
Mentor and advise less experienced staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience, including experience developing and implementing communication campaigns
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead large and small planning sessions and trainings
A strong understanding of the modern American political, news, and content environment
Be an organized self-starter able to prioritize and juggle multiple assignments
Candidates should be comfortable working alongside people with whom they may have deep disagreements, be able to be transparent about their own beliefs without being restricted by them, and be willing to invest in building bridges and finding common ground
The ability to engage in limited travel (up to 15%) for client work and team retreats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-First Approach
Flexible & Generous Time Off
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Employer contribution of up to $850 to your Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA and Commuter)
Initial home office stipend of $550, with $250 provided annually thereafter
$110/monthly cell phone and home internet stipend
13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
Annual discretionary bonus based on both company performance and individual performance
Up to $500 annually to invest in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences to support the professional development of our team

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Hard Skills & Tools

communication campaignsproject managementpresentation skillsfacilitation skillsresearch designdata interpretationmessaging developmentaudience-first communicationemail program managementfocus group management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsself-starterprioritizationmentoringcollaborationtransparencyconflict resolutionteamworkprofessional development