DFL Creative Director

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is now accepting applications for a Creative Director to expand the DFL Party’s online presence. The Creative Director will be responsible for creating online content that helps tell the story of the DFL Party and our candidates, as well as define our opponents.

This includes social media planning, copywriting, and execution, graphic design and video production, online rapid response, online advertising, and occasional website maintenance. The Creative Director reports to the Communications Director.

To apply, please send the following items to Darwin Forsyth at dforsyth@dfl.org:

• resume
• cover letter
• samples of graphic design and video production work
• list of references
• Voluntary Self-Identification form (optional)

The Creative Director will:

• Develop short and long-term digital plans, complete with digital metrics
• Manage all social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok while staying up to date on new social media opportunities and updates to various online platforms
• Work closely with the Communications Director to track breaking news that can be amplified to support our message and communications goals
• Design engaging digital and print graphics (infographics, social media, rally signs, flyers, logos for events, etc.)
• Produce compelling video content for use on social media and at events
• Assist in photographing events and producing videos
• Maintain and update website, including taking the lead on a website redesign
• Manage DFL digital advertising programs
• Work with the Communications Director to help DFL organizing units with digital and social media strategies that reinforce our party’s digital and communications goals
• Coordinate with and amplify the work done by other DFL campaigns and partners
• Assist with other digital/communications-related tasks as needed or as assigned by the Communications Director, Executive Director, or Chairman

Minimum Qualifications: An applicant must have at least these qualifications and, except in an extraordinary case, will not be considered without them:

• 1-2 cycles of digital work on political campaigns or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to write engaging copy, both in long and short form
• Experience successfully running social media accounts for a high-profile political candidate or organization
• Graphic design experience (proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator required)
• Experience with DSLR cameras, capturing high-quality images and video
• Able to succeed in a fast-paced job managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Ability to be responsive to time-sensitive rapid response needs
• Attention to detail
• When necessary, able to work long or unpredictable hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications: These additional qualifications are highly preferred.

• Experience with WordPress or other WYSIWYG website interfaces
• Experience running an effective digital advertising program
• Experience producing compelling videos using tv clips, stock footage/audio, producing subtitles (Proficiency in Adobe Premiere required)

Timeline: Applicants interested in the position should submit the materials requested above as soon as possible. Applicants should be prepared to start no later than February 1.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with initial salary band of $55,000-$65,000. Employees of the DFL are paid on a bi-weekly basis and receive a competitive benefits package including health care and dental.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Minnesota DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The DFL Party is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

Voluntary Self-Identification Information (OPTIONAL)

Consistent with the DFL Party’s commitment to including groups historically under-represented in the DFL Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability, we encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the DFL Party. To help in this effort, we ask applicants to complete this self-identification form. Completion of this information is voluntary and is not a requirement of employment. This information will not affect the decision regarding your application for employment. This information will be kept confidential.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year