Lauren Underwood Congress: Communications Associate

Lauren Underwood for Congress:
Communications Associate LOCATION

IL

$4,000 - $5,000 / month / Monthly

Lauren Underwood for Congress

Digital

Campaign

To apply, please email your resume to Senior Advisor Emma Benson at  with “Communications Associate – [Full Name]” in the Subject Line. Please include a sentence or two about why you are interested in working for Congresswoman Underwood.

Responsibilities Include:

Content Creation

• Work directly with the Digital Content Director on storytelling across social media platforms
• Edit video content
• Produce high-quality graphics and images
• Draft social media copy
• Capture video and still photos at campaign events
• Maintain and organize digital content and asset libraries
• Schedule social media content to post on platforms via Sprout

General Campaign Support

• Staff campaign events across the 14th district
• Work with the Digital Content Director and the Senior Advisor to identify individuals, organizations, and projects in the district to highlight on social media
• Lead outreach to campaign filming opportunities

Applicants must have:

• Proficiency in professional video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci, or similar)
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital storytelling
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Reliable transportation

Applicants will be considered more competitive if they have:

• Previous speech writing experience
• Previous campaign, political communications, or journalism experience
• An interest in Illinois politics, or an understanding of local/national issues

Compensation:

• Salary: $4,000 - $5,000 / month
• Healthcare benefits (includes dental/vision coverage)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Compensation will be competitive and based on prior experience.

To apply, please email your resume to Senior Advisor Emma Benson at  with “Communications Associate – [Full Name]” in the Subject Line. Please include a sentence or two about why you are interested in working for Congresswoman Underwood.