Application Guide

How to Apply for Press Secretary

at End Citizens United

🏢 About End Citizens United

End Citizens United is unique as the leading grassroots organization exclusively focused on getting big money out of politics and protecting voting rights, operating from Washington to state capitals. Working here means joining a movement-driven team fighting systemic corruption rather than just working for a typical political organization, with a clear mission to fix democracy through electoral action.

About This Role

As Press Secretary, you'll be the primary voice representing End Citizens United to media, crafting messaging on campaign finance reform and voting rights while proactively securing coverage. This role is impactful because you'll shape public narrative on critical democracy issues during election cycles, directly advancing the organization's mission to combat political corruption through strategic communications.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves monitoring news for democracy reform developments, drafting press materials on voting rights legislation, pitching stories to political reporters, preparing spokespeople for interviews, and coordinating with state teams on local media opportunities. You might spend the morning crafting talking points on a new campaign finance bill and the afternoon conducting a media training for state directors.

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🎯 Who End Citizens United Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ campaign cycles of on-the-record experience as a spokesperson, with proven success pitching stories and handling media inquiries during election periods
  • Demonstrates deep substantive knowledge of campaign finance reform (including Citizens United decision implications), voting rights legislation, and current democracy reform debates
  • Shows a track record of building reporter relationships specifically in political, policy, or advocacy journalism circles
  • Can provide writing samples showing ability to translate complex democracy issues into compelling press materials for both federal and state-level audiences

📝 Tips for Applying to End Citizens United

1

Highlight specific campaign cycles where you served on-record and quantify media placements secured (e.g., 'secured 15+ interviews during 2022 midterms')

2

Include writing samples that demonstrate knowledge of campaign finance reform terminology (Super PACs, dark money, disclosure laws) and voting rights issues

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Mention any existing relationships with reporters covering money-in-politics, voting rights, or Capitol Hill politics

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Reference End Citizens United's specific campaigns or legislative priorities in your materials to show you've done your homework

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Emphasize experience working in fast-paced electoral environments where messaging must adapt quickly to political developments

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your on-the-record experience during specific election cycles and examples of handling tough questions about democracy reform', "Knowledge of End Citizens United's current campaigns (like their work on the Freedom to Vote Act or state-level reforms) and how you'd message them", 'Experience building media relationships in the political/policy space and securing coverage for advocacy organizations', 'Understanding of both federal and state-level campaign finance and voting rights landscapes']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → End Citizens United's current priority legislation and recent electoral endorsements
  • → The organization's specific stance on issues like the DISCLOSE Act, public financing, and voter suppression laws
  • → Recent media coverage of the organization and which reporters regularly cover them
  • → The leadership team's backgrounds and public statements on democracy reform
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you message our opposition to Citizens United to a skeptical reporter from a conservative outlet?
2 Describe a time you had to quickly pivot messaging during a campaign due to breaking political news
3 What reporters in the democracy reform space do you have relationships with, and how would you leverage them?
4 How would you approach securing coverage for our state-level voting rights initiatives in a non-battleground state?
5 Walk us through how you'd craft a press strategy for our next electoral endorsement announcement
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic communications experience without specific campaign cycle or on-the-record examples
  • Showing limited knowledge of campaign finance reform specifics beyond surface-level talking points
  • Focusing only on federal politics without acknowledging state-level work (which is crucial for this role)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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