New Media Directors: PCCC
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Do you have what it takes to run a new media program? Is your email
writing clear, your testing kung fu strong, and your strategic mind
sharp? And do you want to work to help elect bold, uncompromising,
top-tier progressive Democratic Congressional candidates in 2012?
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is working with many
campaigns this cycle to help them run the most efficient and effective
new media programs out there, and we're building a collection of
qualified people for our campaigns to hire to run these programs.
The right candidates will be able to conceive and execute creative and
strategic online campaigns in a fast-paced environment from start to
finish -- everything from strategic planning, page creation, email
writing, online advertising, blogging and outreach, and more -- as
well as work hand-in-hand with other campaign departments like
communications, finance, and field to help them use new media tools to
make their operations more effective.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical new media director responsibilities include:
Operating within a campaign strategy to conceive and execute
strategic, creative online programs that build an email list, swell
grassroots support, recruit volunteers, raise small-dollar
contributions online, garner media attention, and help your candidate
win on election day
Management of campaign website, including helping in the design
and re-design process, updating content, and creating new pages
Management of campaign email program, including list building,
online fundraising, advocacy campaigns, email writing, effective
testing, and analysis
Management of campaign online advertising program, including
working with outside consultants and creating effective campaigns to
achieve benchmarks
Management of online press outreach and social networking,
including blogging, updating campaign social media assets, and
blog/online press outreach
Assisting other departments such as communications, field, and
finance to help them be more effective using online tools
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 1 year prior online organizing experience, including
strategic planning, email writing, and page creation
Demonstrated experience and success with online campaigns
Strong writing skills
Proven creativity and initiative
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Salsa advocacy tools, ActBlue fundraising
tools, and the Wordpress CMS
Commitment to progressive values and drive to put bold progressive
candidates in office
Knowledge or experience in javascript/jQuery, Photoshop, advanced
front-end web development, field operations, finance operations,
communications operations, and electoral campaigns a plus
Pay and benefits competitive. Must be ready to move and work
day-to-day on the ground with the campaign, and work long, irregular
hours as necessary.
ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE CHANGE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE:
Founded in January 2009, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee
(PCCC) is an organization dedicated to helping better, bolder
progressive candidates get elected. We provide candidates with the
tools and knowledge to hit the ground running from Day One. Our staff
includes senior organizers from top-tier congressional campaigns and
progressive movement organizations. We’re a not-for-profit, one-stop
shop for progressive candidates at the state and federal levels.
PCCC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, members
of the LGBT community, and others are strongly encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Your cover
letter should indicate how you learned of the job opening and your
salary history. Email your documents to ja...@boldprogressives.org
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