Social Media Manager

The Ford for Governor campaign is seeking a full-time Social Media Manager to join our digital team. The Social Media Manager will report to the Digital Director and lead day-to-day social media and digital content management, including driving social strategy, producing digital assets, and growing our social media following.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creating original social media content across the Aaron Ford and Team Ford accounts
• Maintaining the social media calendar to create and track outgoing posts in a timely manner
• Leading the content process from ideating to drafting to filming to editing to posting
• Planning and scaling video content across channels, especially short-form vertical video
• Capturing content, including photos and video content, at campaign events
• Tracking content approval processes with the communications and research teams
• Tracking online conversation and identifying trends to use across platforms
• Using data, trends, and tactics to achieve steady growth across social media accounts
• Directing supporters online to boost content engagement, including during rapid response
• Participating in strategy around social media influencer and creator collaborations
• Helping manage stakeholders including digital fellows and external consultants
• Assisting with other digital team or campaign-related activities as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing and growing social media accounts
• Experience with basic graphic design and video editing programs (e.g. CapCut, Canva)
• An eye for attention-grabbing content that will succeed on social media
• Ability to work swiftly under tight deadlines with a penchant for efficiency
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
• Ability to move quickly in fast-paced situations such as rapid response moments
• Access to a car and ability to travel with the candidate and campaign in Nevada as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of digital production best practices, such as angles and lighting
• Experience managing and maximizing digital time with a principal
• Previous experience on a competitive statewide campaign or Nevada ties

Timeline and Compensation:

This is a full-time, paid position based in person in Las Vegas, NV beginning ASAP and running through the end of November 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to richard@fordfornevada.com with the subject line “Social Media Manager” to apply.

Governor Joe Lombardo is the most vulnerable Republican incumbent in America running for reelection. Attorney General Aaron Ford is within striking distance – and the matchup between the two has been called the top Democratic flip opportunity in the country by The Cook Political Report. This is a rare chance to join one of the most competitive and consequential campaigns of 2026. Learn more at FordForNevada.com.