Josh Turek for Iowa: Video Manager for US Senate Campaign

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Josh Turek for Iowa is looking for a Video Manager for the 2026 election cycle. As part of the campaign’s digital team, this person will report to the Digital Director and Campaign Manager. A successful candidate will have strong video capturing and editing skills with a deep understanding of the digital landscape.

Location: This person will be expected to relocate to Des Moines, Iowa ASAP

Salary:$6,000 - $7,500

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the digital team to pitch, film, and edit video concepts

• Staffing on the road to capture and cataloging video content at campaign events.

• Working closely with the digital team to pitch, film, and edit video concepts

• Assisting in identifying new media opportunities and non-traditional social strategies across platforms like Reddit, LinkedIn, and Youtube

• Help develop the campaign’s vertical video program across channels like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts

• Implementing the digital communications strategy; draft and post across social platforms like X, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok that uplifts the campaign’s core message

• Work closely with the communications team to apply messaging across digital channels

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualified candidates will have:

• 1-3 years of digital content experience on a political campaign, political committee, non-profit, or comparable organization

• Senate campaign experience is not required, but strongly preferred

• Expertise with videography and video editing software, including Premiere or CapCut required

• Be highly creative and ready to tell stories in a unique way

• Have strong writing skills, with proven ability to write in multiple “voices”

• Strong attention to detail with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

• An ability to reprioritize quickly to respond to breaking news and the changing online environment

• An understanding of campaign comms strategy and strong political instincts

• A commitment to a no-drama attitude

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: LAST NAME - Video Manager

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.