Digital Director

The Office of Congressman Chris Deluzio seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and creative Digital Director to join an active communications team. This position is based in the Washington, D.C. The Digital Director is responsible for developing a strong online presence, capturing the Congressman’s work and activity, and amplifying that through local media, digital content, and constituent communications.

The ideal candidate will be creative, have strong proficiency in crafting digital content, fluency on all channels of social media, video editing experience, be a strong writer, and be a detail-oriented team player able to handle multiple tasks at once.

In this position, the ability to hit deadlines along with excellent writing, organizational, and social media skills are essential. Ideal candidates are self-starters who can successfully work in a fast-paced environment while collaborating in a small team. Ties to Western PA, flexibility, and a sense of humor are greatly appreciated. The position is based in D.C. and reports to the Communications Director.

Key Qualifications:

• Lead social media, email, graphic, branding, and multimedia strategy.
• Draft, pitch, and execute social media content working with the Communications Director and Member.
• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and advisories.
• Coordinate digital campaigns tied to legislative and district initiatives.
• Manage content calendar and analytics across all platforms.
• Assist in preparing the Congressman for interviews and media events.
• Manage the technology and software needed for interviews, podcasts, video filming, and other recordings.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director on message framing and rapid response.
• Develop and manage digital content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube).
• Support the office’s social media strategy by drafting social media posts and producing video and graphic materials.
• Update and manage the official website.
• Monitor national and local media coverage, as well as social media trends.
• Clip, edit, and caption TV appearances, floor speeches, long & short form videos, and more.
• Ties to Western Pennsylvania or the Rust Belt.
• Experience with video editing, on social media, Adobe, Kapwing, Canva, or other platforms.
• Strong writer and editor who stays abreast of breaking news and social media trends.
• Graphic design expertise with Canva, Adobe Suite, and/or similar platforms.
• Understanding of social media trends, ability to analyze data, and work with digital vendors to decide how to deliver the Congressman’s message most effectively.
• Availability to work long hours as needed, including outside of the 9-5 workday.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to work cooperatively/courteously with others.

Regular tasks include:

• Planning, strategizing, managing, and creating content for the member’s social media platforms and website.
• Graphic design, photography, video filming, and video editing.
• Organizing and storing photos, videos, clips, and press lists.
• Drafting releases, talking points, franked communications, newsletters, and advisories.
• organizing and implementing press events.
• Capturing content at events.
• Research and pitch collaborations with digital content creators and podcast hosts.

Any member of Congressman Deluzio’s team should possess the following characteristics: 

• Willingness to work flexible hours. This will not always be a 9 to 5 job.
• Commitment to servant leadership.
• Represent and “live” the Western PA values of our team.
• Growth mindset, openness to feedback, and desire to grow with the team.
• Hustle, grit, and perseverance.
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
• Ability to problem solve and execute solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and organizational abilities.
• Heightened relationship management and project management experience.

This is not an entry-level position and is based in Washington D.C. Qualified candidates should submit a resume (.pdf), writing sample (.pdf), an example of a previous graphic design project, and an example of a previous video project by email to deluziojobs@gmail.com with “Digital Director” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins please. 

This is office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status.