A campaign manager is a key player in a political campaign, responsible for organizing all aspects of the campaign - from fundraising and advertising to volunteer outreach. Synonyms for campaign manager include election manager, political strategist, communications director, campaign coordinator, campaign organizer, and campaign consultant. An election manager oversees the overall strategy for a political campaign, while a political strategist may focus more on the messaging and tactics of a campaign. A communications director is responsible for crafting the campaign's message and communicating it to the public. A campaign coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of a campaign, while a campaign consultant provides strategic advice to candidates or campaigns.