Arena Careers

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee works with leading members of Congress, state and local officials, and candidates. We mobilize hundreds of thousands of supporters across the nation. We believe voters crave authentic outsiders who will shake up our broken political system and challenge an economic status quo rigged for billionaires against working people.

If you agree, we are looking to hire Summer Fellows with strong skills in one or more of the below categories.

All positions are paid, full time, and last for the entire summer. If you have multiple of the below skills, please let you know. (We can also craft part-time positions or longer-term positions for graduating seniors.) These positions are paid $25/hr.

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter describing why you’d make a great Fellow to [email protected].

TEXTING: We’re looking for a Texting Fellow who is good with data, detail oriented, and can quickly become proficient in the logistics of a mass texting to our national membership — someone who can test small with various audiences, go bigger methodically, and get things out the door fast. This person should be able to turn long membership emails into short, high-performing SMS or MMS messages, while being cost-conscious and judgment-savvy about format choices. The ideal fellow will not just execute tests, but also do the analysis — determining which tests win, being accountable for strong ROI, and carrying forward past learnings from one test into future tests. Bonus points for someone who lives and breathes the zeitgeist, turning news that is high-energy into text content. (If you also geek out on polls, we can make this a Texting and Quantitative Fellow and integrate you into our polling work).

SOCIAL MEDIA: We’re seeking a Social Media Fellow with a proven record of building large, engaged audiences on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. If you’ve grown accounts into the tens of thousands (or more), created content that’s gone viral, or driven measurable action from your posts — this role is for you. You’ll take the lead on crafting and executing platform-specific strategies, editing and posting video content, and turning policy messages into powerful social storytelling. Ideal candidates bring creativity, speed, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of what our works across different platforms.

MEDIA RELATIONS: We’re hiring a Press Fellow with real-world media experience. Whether you’ve reported for a newsroom or worked in a press shop, you understand the flow of news, what makes a story pitchable, and what news an advocacy organization can pounce on to drive news or activism. You’ll support morning news intake, help identify actionable opportunities, and assist with drafting press notes and pitching media. Ideal candidates are sharp writers, news junkies, are comfortable picking up a phone, and comfortable using AI tools to make work more strategic and efficient.

ELECTORAL FELLOW: We’re seeking a Candidate Services Fellow to help our team’s endorsement process and candidate support. This includes candidate research, data entry, scheduling, contact management, and copywriting. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks on deadline are essential for success. The ideal candidate has campaign experience, is organized, proactive, and passionate about progressive candidates. Bonus points if you are a Steve Kornacki fan and have encyclopedic knowledge of candidates, districts, and election trends.

SPECIAL ASSISTANT (JACK OF ALL TRADES): We’re seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Special Assistant to support the Director of Strategic Planning juggling multiple high-stakes projects. The right person will ask good clarifying questions on the front end of a project, execute with confidence, be detail oriented, return high-quality work, and carry lessons from one project over to the next. If you’re organized, independent, and energized by keeping complex, multi-track projects moving forward, this is your role. Strong project management instincts and a track record of follow-through are a must.

TEAM OF TWO OR THREE (The Lonely Island Fellowship): If there is a team of people who already have a proven track record of executing with excellence, and want to propose something that fit our needs, go for it. We’re all ears.