Also called: Political Communications Director
Runs a candidate's message: press, speeches, social media, and rapid response.
You write a statement within 15 minutes of the opponent's attack, prep the candidate for a TV interview, and pitch reporters on a new policy plan.
Varies widely by race size.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or political science.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Political Science, Journalism.
Growing about average. Cyclical.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts statements and rapid responses in seconds; judgment under pressure and press relationships stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Journalism, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3031.
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