Tracking Positions- New York State and Maine

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Several state parties are seeking experienced trackers in states across the country for the duration of the 2016 cycle.The tracker will work for the state party, and not the DCCC.  The tracker will be responsible for assisting with data collection; transcription projects; and filming candidates, events and rallies, as needed. The tracker will share details of tracking opportunities on targeted candidates; audio and/or video record the events; prepare detailed memos on the topics covered at the event; and promptly upload the audio and/or video via a shared YouTube account.

The tracker will be responsible for collaborating, on the state party's behalf, with local state party officials, the DCCC, and other third party groups. The DCCC is accepting resumes from candidates for these state party positions, which it will then forward to the state parties who are hiring for the position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Searching for, cataloguing and sharing details of events/tracking opportunities
• Confirming event details and candidate attendance and getting technology ready for events
• Filming each public event with a monopod
• Preparing memos and uploading footage to a public YouTube account the same day as the event
• Transcribing footage within 24 hours
• Researching and filming other politically relevant events
• Compiling local news stories regarding your targeted candidate as needed
• Participating in weekly planning calls
• Other research tasks as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent writing ability and communication skills
• Familiarity with video editing
• Ability to perform duties under pressure
• Ability to travel extensively at very short notice
• Good time management, planning, troubleshooting, and communications skills;
• Availability during evening and weekend hours
• Willingness to work independently
• A reliable car to get to and from events