Title: Communications Director

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Location: Texas

Position Type: Full-time

Compensation:  $90,000 - $105,000

 

Texas Youth Power Alliance:

The Texas Youth Power Alliance (TYPA) is Texas’ strategic youth table. We envision a powerful, diverse, and well-resourced youth ecosystem in Texas where young people can exercise their collective agency and successfully work together to expand youth political participation, win policy change, and advance a multiracial democracy.  TYPA advances youth civic engagement across Texas by aligning strategy, coordinating collaboration and securing funding to scale base building, voter registration, and get out the vote efforts at partner organizations. 

About the Role:

A majority of the role’s work will focus on preparing for and supporting TYPA programming and our partners during the 2027 legislative session, our collective organizing, and the lead up to the 2028 general election, including developing TYPA messaging, coordinating press coverage, supporting partner organizations, and producing timely digital content. The Director will work closely with the TYPA Executive Director, partner communications staff, and other stakeholders to elevate TYPA priorities, partners and youth voices.

This role requires an excellent writer, strong political judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications Strategy and Messaging - 45%

  • Develop and execute a communications strategy for 2027 that advances TYPA priorities and highlights partners’ work. 

  • Work with the Executive Director to define the voice of the Texas Youth Power Alliance.

  • Draft press releases, statements, speeches, op-eds, letters, talking points, and interview preparation materials.

  • Create communications guidance for partners, including policy summaries, suggested messaging, FAQs, and sample social media content.

  • Monitor political activity and breaking news, identify communications opportunities, and coordinate rapid responses. 

Media Relations - 25%

  • Build and maintain relationships with regional, statewide, and national reporters

  • Serve as a primary press contact, respond to inquiries, pitch stories, and coordinate interviews. 

  • Prepare TYPA leadership and partners for interviews, press conferences, and other media appearances

  • Plan and execute press conferences, media availabilities, and press calls, including advisories, reporter outreach, and event logistics

  • Maintain media lists and manage distribution of releases and advisories. 

Digital Communications and Content - 15%

  • Oversee TYPA social media channels, including content planning, drafting, publishing, and engagement

  • Collaborate with design vendors to produce graphics, videos, and other digital materials

  • Identify compelling moments from elections, legislative advocacy days, a primary presidential candidate forum, and other public events for use in digital content

  • Coordinate video clipping, photography, recording, and livestreaming for TYPA events and member communications

  • Maintain website content, including press releases, member information, and TYPA updates

  • Review media coverage and digital performance to inform communications decisions

Partner Support and Operations - 15%

  • Provide strategic communications advice and practical resources to TYPA partners

  • Manage communications projects, approval processes, calendars, and shared content resources

  • Coordinate the work of partner communications staff, vendors, and other contributors

Qualifications:

  • Experience in political, legislative, government, advocacy, or campaign communications

  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex policy issues in clear, accessible language

  • Experience working with reporters and pitching stories

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and respond effectively to breaking news

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments, and partner organizations

  • Commitment to progressive values and advancing the interests of  young Texans. 

Compensation and Benefits:

The Communications position is based in Texas, and is preferably located in Austin, TX. This is a full-time role with an annual salary of $90,000 - $105,000 based on experience. Full benefits including health, vision, dental, and matching 401K. PTO and other leave benefits provided. The Texas Youth Power Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

Application

To apply, please complete this form by submitting your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample and/or a press release sample you have written. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2026.