IE Deputy Digital Director

DCCC
Washington, DC, USA
Posted 

Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reports To: Digital IE Director, Independent Expenditure
Department: IE
Work Location: In-Office (DC Headquarters)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Position Summary: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is hiring two Deputy Digital Directors for the Committee’s Independent Expenditure Unit (IE). Deputy Digital Directors will be responsible for overseeing the paid media and digital creative strategy in a number of competitive battleground districts across the country this cycle.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Overseeing various aspects of the digital strategy in battleground districts, from audience targeting and platform selection to creative production.
  • Working closely with the DCCC IE’s media consultants and political team to ensure they have all the latest information relating to a district, including target audience demographics, competitor spending, ad test results, etc.
  • Reviewing media plans, scripts, and creatives from consultant teams to ensure districts' needs are met by providing in-depth feedback.
  • Monitoring and reporting on ad campaign performance, recommending optimizations as needed.
  • Working closely with all members of the Digital department to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, and keep the broader IE staff up to date on product updates and needed approvals.
  • Staying up to date on the latest developments in targeted districts, from polling results to new media spending and breaking news, and identifying opportunities for digital tracks.

Requirements

  • 2+ cycles, or 4+ years, of political paid digital media experience on behalf of either an agency, campaign, or political organization required
  • An understanding of digital media trends, targeting and creative production with the goal of persuasion and mobilization, particularly in political ad campaigns
  • Experience running ad tests (Swayable, Brand Lift, etc.) and interpreting the results for a broader audience
  • Experience managing a high-volume paid media account or campaign with numerous competing deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
  • Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
  • Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels
  • The following are not required, but please note if you have experience with any of the following:
  • Placing media buys through DSPs, working with external digital media vendors, and/or placing buys in social media platforms
  • Using transparent ad libraries or other means to track competitor spending and messaging
  • Building custom first-party audiences using Targetsmart or another voter file database
  • Working with a project management software such as Asana, Monday, or AirTable
Candidates proficient in one or more additional languages are encouraged to apply.

Why You Should Work Here:
  • We recognize and reward hard work
  • A high-quality benefit package for all eligible employees that includes:
  • More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance where 100% of the monthly premium is paid for by DCCC for employees, families, and dependents/partners.
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life insurance provided to all DCCC employees, paid for fully by DCCC.
  • Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
  • Monthly mobile phone stipend
  • Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC region only)
  • Gym Access (for employees located in the DC region only)
  • Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.
  • Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.
  • Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
  • Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.
  • Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.
  • Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy
  • Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2024 election cycle)
About the DCCC:
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:
DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC. DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:
The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.

Salary Description

$85,000.00 a year

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