Justice Democrats Campaigns : Justice Democrats Campaigns: Digital Communication Manager

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Position Responsibilities

Digital communication managers will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and implementing the campaign’s digital communications strategy and partnering with a skilled team of staff, advisors, consultants, and volunteers to win the election.

• Develop a digital communications strategy for the campaign in collaboration with the campaign staff and key partners.

• Manage and update the candidate’s social media accounts and campaign website on a daily basis. Ideate, script, film, and edit videos supporting the campaign for social media.

• Organize a core group of campaign volunteers and organizational partners to amplify the campaign’s core messages through digital mediums.

• Identify and capitalize on rapid-response communications and digital opportunities.

• Execute light video editing work to produce content for digital platforms.

• Monitor local press coverage and identify opportunities to cultivate earned media opportunities and garner media coverage for the campaign. Where needed, research local issues to support the Communications Director in developing messaging recommendations.

• Distribute daily clips and other news stories of interest internally.

• Develop, draft, edit, and distribute campaign communications materials, such as sample letters to editors, Op Eds, and other materials as necessary, and work with volunteers to place LTEs, etc.

• Produce regular reports on digital success metrics and other background materials for internal use.

Ideal Experience, Skills, and Characteristics

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

• The ability to assess the strategic implications of news stories and public statements for the campaign

• Experience drafting digital content and managing social media accounts

• Demonstrated commitment to progressive values and policy priorities

• Experience with community or electoral organizing and movement building

• Experience working with a political candidate or principal

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with campaign staff, members of the press, and the general public

• Comfort and ability to seek support and resources from others, including receiving and incorporating feedback

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Critical and creative thinking skills

• Self-starter with great time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Entrepreneurial and resourceful organizer who can build new systems and strategies from the ground up

• Experience using GoogleSuite

• Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends

Compensation and Benefits Package

The monthly salary range for the digital communication manager is $4,000 to $5,500 per month, depending on experience and cost of living of localities. The campaign will provide health insurance.

Location

We are looking for digital communication managers across the country! Let us know which regions you are willing to relocate to.

Our campaigns are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.