Digital Director- Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party

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The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party seeks a Digital Director to join the party’s fast-paced, collaborative communications team.

Duties:

• Use digital media to rapidly respond to breaking news and spread the DFL’s message.
• Create and regularly post original content to the DFL’s social media accounts.
• Produce eye-catching graphics and videos in a timely manner.
• Oversee DFL website, microsites, and online initiatives.
• Make data-driven decisions to grow our online following.
• Harness digital organizing tools to engage volunteers, fundraise, and elect DFLers.
• Assist local organizing units with boosting their online presence.
• Serve as in-house photographer.
• Compose weekly digital newsletter.
• Assist with traditional press items as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the DFL Party (or the Democratic Party in another state).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience conceiving, planning, and producing video and graphic design content for digital distribution under tight deadlines with a close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with using, and analyzing metrics for, popular social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere.
• Background with motion graphics (such as using Adobe After Effects).
• Strong writing skills.

• Willingness to work long, unpredictable hours, and pitch in wherever needed.
• Political experience preferred, but not required.

Organization: The Digital Director reports to the Communications Director (and, through the Executive Director, to the State Chair).

Diversity: The DFL Party encourages the participation in its leadership of the many diverse groups within the Party. The Minnesota DFL Party is an equal-opportunity employer.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Deadline: Applications are due Friday, October 27th. Please send resume, cover letter, and portfolio of graphic design and video work to Communications Director Kayla Castaneda at kcast...@dfl.org