Political Tracker- Texas Democratic Party
ajoh...@txdemocrats.org
Political Tracker
Location: Texas- Flexible
Position Summary
The Texas Democratic Party is seeking an
experienced Political Tracker to work for the 2016 cycle. 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, and other third party groups.
Responsibilities
· Searching for, cataloging and sharing details of events/tracking opportunities
· Confirming event details and candidate attendance and getting technology ready for events
· Filming each public event
· 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
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy
The TDP prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the TDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a TDP employee. The TDP is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
TDP’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the TDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a TDP employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the TDP.
The TDP is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that makeup our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse TDP, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.
For Interested Applicants:
Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to:
In the email subject line please write:
“TDP: Political Tracker: (Your Full Name)”