Elissa for DC: Digital Strategist

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Elissa Silverman, who is running for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council, is looking for a Digital Strategist for the 2026 election cycle. Silverman has a track record from her prior two terms on the Council of getting hard things done, including bringing paid family and medical leave to the District of Columbia.

This is a full-time, paid position based in D.C. An ideal candidate is a team player, who brings great knowledge of social media and video production to the table.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute digital strategy.

• Draft and edit social content, video scripts, and rapid-response messaging for a small team

• Spot trends as they emerge and move quickly to capitalize on them.

• Use data analytics (engagement and insights) daily to measure performance and refine strategy in real time.

• Meet and build deep relationships with influencers and creators

• Manage video production

• Flag sensitivities and political landmines proactively.

• Participate in comms calls and coordinate with fundraising on integrated moments.

• Oversee the email and text program alongside the candidate

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing skills

• Experience managing people and building teams from scratch

• Experience managing vendors and external partners

• Deep fluency in the online progressive ecosystem

• Excellent judgment and discretion

To Apply

Send resume and 2-3 writing or social media samples to [email protected]