Pat Ryan for Congress: Social Media Manager

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Pat Ryan for Congress is seeking a market-ing-minded and hardworking Social Media Manager. In 2024, Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18) won a tough frontline district by 13%, the highest battleground overperformance by a Democrat nationwide. We’re building the team we’ll need to win again in 2026. We are able to be flexible (especially in terms of timeline) for the right candidate, though we expect that this position will start in Q2 of 2025.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Communications Director, manage Rep. Ryan’s digital program and brand on social media, shifting as the digital landscape shifts during the cycle

• Work closely with the Finance Director to execute a robust digital fundraising operation – which can include email, texting, and social media – which is consistent with our tone and message

• Develop copy and content for digital platforms, including social posts, graphics, scripts, and video, that are consistent in tone and reach our target audiences. Help to record, edit, and post photo and video content.

• Approach the digital program with a marketing mindset, with a focus on how to best connect with audience segments via a variety of channels

• Monitor the news and social media for potential rapid response moments across platforms

• Create and maintain a digital plan and trackers to monitor key metrics against goals

• Staff the Congressman at events and capture photos/video from events

• Other responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of similar or transferrable experience. Familiarity with social media trends and best practices; and a dedication to creating content accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities. Platform familiarity with: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, etc

• Working knowledge of a CRM (such as NGP) or other database software and willingness to quickly learn new programs.

• Strong familiarity/comfort with Google Sheets

• Confident and clear communicator who can design and articulate a broad vision. Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction, and execute on tasks

• Strong writer, able to quickly adapt to a principal’s voice and message

• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines and track projects closely

• Driver's license and access to a car

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience creating and/or managing a social media calendar

• Graphic design, video production, or other creative competencies

• Experience with digital fundraising including email and text programs

• Campaign experience is a plus but is not strictly required – transferrable experience in marketing, social media, and digital for other brands/principals will be strongly considered

This is a full-time position that will be based in Washington, DC in 2025 and may require relocation to the Hudson Valley (NY) in 2026, with a competitive salary range of $5,000-6,000 a month plus health benefits. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the start date is flexible.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] with the subject line (“Social Media Manager -” & your full name, eg. “Social Media Manager - CJ Cregg”)