Digital Communications Director
Digital Communications Director
Open Primaries is the country’s leading advocate for open and nonpartisan primaries. We believe no American should be required to join a political party in order to fully participate in our democracy. Independents are the largest and fastest growing segment of the electorate, and yet they are second class citizens in many ways. We work to change that.
We are looking to hire a full time digital director to manage and grow our robust digital portfolio of campaigns, initiatives, and websites.
The Digital Communications Director is responsible for implementation of all internal/external digital communications, website, supporter and stakeholder messaging and collateral to organize and build support for Open Primaries' mission.
This is a senior level position with a wide range of responsibilities and a full portfolio. We are looking for a top-level talent to manage, coordinate and grow our digital communications and organizing.
The Digital Communications Director reports to the SVP and also works jointly with the National Director of Organizing (NDO) to implement organizing plans across digital properties.
The ideal candidate will be a well-organized, highly motivated individual who is proficient in electronic communications and is eager to grow and gain hands-on digital experience at a nonprofit dedicated to political reform.
Responsibilities
Social Media
• Manage and increase engagement on all social media platforms.
• Develop content creatively across all social media channels on a day-to-day basis.
• Create weekly social media calendars.
• Manage paid and organic recruitment campaigns.
• Manage tweet storms and other multi-post campaigns.
Database Management
• Manage our national builder database
• Oversee data entry, synching/communicating with other applications, reporting and data analysis. Track, report and interpret data analytics and provide recommendations for new strategies and tactics.
Website Properties
• Creative and technical management of all websites (4)
• Management of website designers and other vendors
Email Communications
• Draft a wide variety of email communications.
• Manage email communications with our 100,000+ supporter base
• Manage email fundraising communications with our 100,000+ supporter base
• Curate weekly newsletters
Qualifications
Required
• 4 year undergraduate degree;
• 4+ years experience in digital media and creative development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proven success with running digital campaigns
• Excellent sense of responsibility and attention to detail;
• Interest in voting rights issues.
Preferred
• Experience with digital platforms such as Sprout Social, Nation Builder, and WordPress;
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive;
• Knowledge of HTML / CSS a plus;
• Experience in video editing a plus.
Hours This is a full time position.
Location Our staff work remotely in locations of their own choosing.
Salary $78,000-$111,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Benefits Health insurance and 401k matching program.
About Open Primaries:
Open Primaries represents a movement of Americans working to end partisanship and polarization in politics through reform of the primary election system. We advocate for open, nonpartisan primary systems, counter efforts to impose closed primaries and build coalitions of activists across the country. Learn more at: www.openprimaries.org
Apply Now
Apply Now
Open Primaries is the country’s leading advocate for open and nonpartisan primaries. We believe no American should be required to join a political party in order to fully participate in our democracy. Independents are the largest and fastest growing segment of the electorate, and yet they are second class citizens in many ways. We work to change that.
We are looking to hire a full time digital director to manage and grow our robust digital portfolio of campaigns, initiatives, and websites.
The Digital Communications Director is responsible for implementation of all internal/external digital communications, website, supporter and stakeholder messaging and collateral to organize and build support for Open Primaries' mission.
This is a senior level position with a wide range of responsibilities and a full portfolio. We are looking for a top-level talent to manage, coordinate and grow our digital communications and organizing.
The Digital Communications Director reports to the SVP and also works jointly with the National Director of Organizing (NDO) to implement organizing plans across digital properties.
The ideal candidate will be a well-organized, highly motivated individual who is proficient in electronic communications and is eager to grow and gain hands-on digital experience at a nonprofit dedicated to political reform.
Responsibilities
Social Media
• Manage and increase engagement on all social media platforms.
• Develop content creatively across all social media channels on a day-to-day basis.
• Create weekly social media calendars.
• Manage paid and organic recruitment campaigns.
• Manage tweet storms and other multi-post campaigns.
Database Management
• Manage our national builder database
• Oversee data entry, synching/communicating with other applications, reporting and data analysis. Track, report and interpret data analytics and provide recommendations for new strategies and tactics.
Website Properties
• Creative and technical management of all websites (4)
• Management of website designers and other vendors
Email Communications
• Draft a wide variety of email communications.
• Manage email communications with our 100,000+ supporter base
• Manage email fundraising communications with our 100,000+ supporter base
• Curate weekly newsletters
Qualifications
Required
• 4 year undergraduate degree;
• 4+ years experience in digital media and creative development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proven success with running digital campaigns
• Excellent sense of responsibility and attention to detail;
• Interest in voting rights issues.
Preferred
• Experience with digital platforms such as Sprout Social, Nation Builder, and WordPress;
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive;
• Knowledge of HTML / CSS a plus;
• Experience in video editing a plus.
Hours This is a full time position.
Location Our staff work remotely in locations of their own choosing.
Salary $78,000-$111,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Benefits Health insurance and 401k matching program.
About Open Primaries:
Open Primaries represents a movement of Americans working to end partisanship and polarization in politics through reform of the primary election system. We advocate for open, nonpartisan primary systems, counter efforts to impose closed primaries and build coalitions of activists across the country. Learn more at: www.openprimaries.org
Apply Now
Apply Now