States Win: Manager or Senior Manager of Social Media & Video

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Manager or Senior Manager of Social Media & Video

Reports to: Head of Digital** Schedule:** Remote, 40 hrs/week

About the Role

The Manager or Senior Manager of Social Media & Video is a creative digital storyteller responsible for managing States Win's day-to-day social media presence and leading the organization's video content program. This role is central to executing our 2026 goal of producing 2–4 videos per week, developing volunteer-facing video content, growing followers by 20%, and increasing donations via social. The Manager or Senior Manager of Social Media & Video will have the autonomy and support to build a high-quality video program and shape what States Win looks and sounds like across digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Video Production – 50%

• Produce 2–4 short- and long-form videos per week across platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, Substack video)

• Create high-impact videos for use as Meta ads, such as explainers covering field tactics, fundraising, and the importance of state legislatures

• Shoot, script, record voiceover, and edit all video content end to end

• Produce rapid-response video content highlighting breaking legislative news, floor speeches, and key political moments

• Work with in-person fellows to produce regionally-specific video content for growth teams and local organizing

• Support Substack Live (quarterly) with technical setup, promotion, and post-production clips

• Create issue education videos that connect key policy topics to States Win's narrative and priorities

• Ensure at least 80% of endorsed candidates, State Bridges partners, and alumni are featured in video content throughout the cycle

• Maintain and organize video asset library

Social Media Management – 40%

• Manage day-to-day social media presence across all active platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube

• Maintain a weekly posting schedule; monitor trends and breaking news for rapid-response opportunities

• Develop and maintain monthly social media content calendars in coordination with the Head of Digital and communications team

• Track and report on social media performance metrics monthly; provide creative recommendations based on data

• Engage with community in comments, DMs, and mentions in alignment with organizational voice

• Collaborate with Graphic Designer on social visuals, thumbnails, and creative assets

Partnerships and Volunteer Support – 10%

• Create and update social media kits and suggested messaging for volunteers, candidates, and partners

• Work with fellows and volunteer teams on video training and best practices

• Identify and develop partnership content opportunities with aligned organizations and influencers

Requirements

• Strong passion for electing Democrats to state legislatures

• 2–4 years of experience in social media management, video content creation, or digital storytelling

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Strong video production skills: shooting, scripting, and editing short-form video

• Demonstrated experience growing social media accounts using video content

• Deep familiarity with major social platforms and their respective algorithms and content formats

• Proficiency with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts (essential)

• Strong writing skills for social captions, scripts, and calls to action

• Portfolio or reel demonstrating social video and/or content creation work

• Experience professionally or volunteer/personal in progressive politics

• Ability to work quickly in a rapid-response political environment

• Commitment to progressive values and state legislative power-building

• Bonus: experience with Substack, long-form video, or political campaign content

Position and Pay

This is a cycle hire for 2026, through November 30, 2026, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role. This is a remote position that can be fulfilled from anywhere in the United States. Depending on experience, we will offer this role either as a Manager or Senior Manager The salary band for a Manager is $70,000 - $81,000. The salary band for a senior manager is $81,000 - $92,000. Because negotiating is inherently inequitable, we want to be transparent about salaries and avoid negotiation. The salary offered for the Manager position is $73,000 and the salary offered for the Senior Manager position is $81,000. ** Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to candidates who apply by June 11th.**

Generous Benefits Package Includes:

• Employer sponsored health insurance plan with 100% premium paid by States Win

• Health care flexible spending account

• 401k plan

• Cell phone/internet reimbursement up to $100 per month

• Home office reimbursement

• Professional development reimbursement

• Generous family leave

• Opportunity for spot and end-of-year bonuses

• Flexible PTO

• 25 Organization-wide holidays including the week of Thanksgiving and week between Christmas and New Year's.