Texas Democratic Party | Social Media Strategist

[Brittany Switzer]

The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a Digital Strategist with experience writing for social media and growing an audience to join our digital team in Austin, Texas. We’re looking for a writer who is passionate about fighting Trump Republicans in Texas and working on the ground to build Texas Democratic Party infrastructure.

Learn more about us at TexasDemocrats.org

What you’ll do:

Lead social media engagement strategy

Develop and maintain online relationships with voters, key influencers, reporters and bloggers

Engage supporters online by writing, editing, designing, and curating content

Define guidelines for best practices and engagement benchmarks; monitor and provide feedback on an ongoing basis

Monitor social media and news outlets for breaking news and opportunities

Preference given for experience with:

Familiarity with digital and social media platforms and a sense of excitement for new innovations in digital communication, mobilization, and organizing

One cycle or one session in the Texas Legislature

Adobe Creative Suite

SMS texting campaigns

Comfortable working under deadline pressure

A willingness to work long hours as needed

Start date:

As soon as possible

How to apply

To apply please send resume, social media writing sample, and three references to Brittany Switzer at brit...@txdemocrats.org. Please only list the words “Digital Strategist” in the subject line. Interviews will be on a rolling basis. Applications improperly submitted will not be accepted.

 

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The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.