Priorities USA: Hiring Content Producers and Outreach Directors in MI, WI, PA, and FL

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Apr 19, 2019, 3:12:42 PM4/19/19

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Hey everyone,

Priorities USA is hiring key positions to build out our battleground state communications team. We're looking for a Content Producer and an Outreach Director in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Florida. These hires will join a new team that's bridging the divide between press and digital communications. Experience in these states is a big plus.

These are unique opportunities to shape the conversation about 2020 at the local level. Descriptions of the positions are below. If you're interested please apply here.

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Content Producer (MI, WI, PA, and FL)

We’re looking for a Content Producer to join our growing team, someone who can find, develop, and tell stories across multiple channels.

The right candidate for this position is a storyteller, someone who can tap into local communities and find real stories from real people that showcase how Donald Trump’s policies have affected them. If you’re someone who loves talking to people and drawing out the most interesting stories, this role is for you.

This is a distinct opportunity to shape the conversation on the ground, in the local media, and to help inform voters ahead of the 2020 election.

You’ll be joining a new communications team, one that bridges the divide that’s existed for too long between press and digital communications. We’re focused on communicating with voters using every tool and tactic we can. This will mean working through traditional press, digital organizing, organic content creation, and working with our paid ads program to communicate directly with targeted voters.

Job Responsibilities

Field production: Locating, interviewing, and recording real people’s stories about the impact of Donald Trump’s policies on their lives
Developing and creating written and visual content based on key messaging for persuasion and mobilization voters in targeted media markets
Connecting with subjects to establish the necessary trust to help tell their stories
Partnering with on-the-ground groups and organizers to identify potential stories and track issue trends
Working closely with the national paid media team to integrate on the ground communications with the larger advertising strategy
Managing a production budget
Creating and maintaining localized Facebook groups as a platform to share content with audiences
Disseminating content across multiple channels, including digital, organizing, and press
Monitoring social media to track stories and online conversations in order to shape stories and content ideas
Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates that excel in content creation and production, are natural storytellers, and have strong project management skills. You should have:

Worked as a content producer for 2-4 years
Experience working on political campaigns or with advocacy groups
Ability to work fast under pressure and support many simultaneous projects. With multiple projects moving at once, organization and communication skills are critical.
Rapid response video production and basic editing skills
Familiarity with a wide range of communications tools and tactics, spanning press, organizing, and digital advertising
A really good storyteller. More than jargon, you know how to say things to an audience that is actually resonant to them and is not just political speak.
Ability to think outside the box. This is a disruptive program with the goal is finding the best way to get a message to voters, not delivering messages through pre-determined methods and tactics.
Ability to work well with others. As a member of a two-person in-state team, you’ll need to collaborate regularly to achieve your shared goal.
A strong commitment to electing Democratic Leaders
Experience working in the state is strongly preferred
An eagle eye for detail – You noticed the typo in this bullet
Must have reliable transportation

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two samples that showcase your work.

Compensation

We project the salary range to be $65,000-$75,000, but will be tailored to experience and includes a benefits package that includes health care, paid holidays and vacation. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Outreach Director (MI, WI, PA, and FL)

We’re looking for an Outreach Director to join our team, someone who can communicate with voters in key states about the impact of Donald Trump’s policies in the lead up to the 2020 election.

The right candidate will understand where, how, and from who voters in the state get their news. This is a distinct opportunity to shape the conversation on the ground, in the local media, and to help inform voters ahead of the election.

This role will combine responsibilities traditionally associated with press and digital positions. The Outreach Director will be responsible for all outreach to reporters, talkers, and digital influencers, while also taking a leading role in determining the communications strategy and tactics for reaching voters in the state.

You’ll be joining a new communications team, one that bridges the divide that’s existed for too long between press and digital communications. We’re focused on communicating with voters, using every tool and tactic we can. This will mean working through traditional press, digital organizing, organic content creation, and working with our paid ads program to communicate directly with targeted voters.

Job Responsibilities

Writing press materials, including but not limited to press releases, advisories, op-eds, talking points, and newsletters
Establishing and maintaining relationships with reporters in targeted media markets across the state
Establishing and maintaining relationships with local influencers and stakeholders and provide them with talking points and message guidance as needed
Pitching events and stories to reporters and media outlets to highlight the impact of Trump’s policies and actions on the community
Monitoring and tracking news through daily press clips
Drafting social media and ad copy
Attending press events as needed
Locating, interviewing, and record real people’s stories that speak to the impact of Donald Trump’s policies
Connecting with your subjects to establish the necessary trust to help tell their stories
Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates that excel in understanding how and where people get their news, and how to work with those partners to reach voters. You should have:

Worked in communications for a minimum of two political cycles
Experience with traditional and digital communication tools and tactics
Experience working on political campaigns or with advocacy organizations
Experience dealing with and speaking to the media
Experience with rapid response communication
Ability to work fast under pressure and support many simultaneous projects. With multiple projects moving at once, organization and communication skills are critical.
Ability to think outside the box. This is a disruptive program with the goal is finding the best way to get a message to voters, not delivering messages through pre-determined methods and tactics.
Familiarity with the Democratic Party’s messaging and objectives
A strong commitment to electing Democratic Leaders
Experience working in the state is strongly preferred
An eagle eye for detail – You noticed the typo in this bullet
Ability to work well with others. As a member of a two-person in-state team, you’ll need to collaborate regularly to achieve your shared goal.
Must have reliable transportation

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two samples that showcase your work.