Leaders We Deserve: Digital Associate

Overview

Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and Super

PAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns humanly possible and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of their campaigns, we run hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf.

Leaders We Deserve was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Position: Digital Associate

Department: Communications

Location: In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office

Reports to: Communications Director

Classification: Full-time, exempt employee

Term: Limited-term, with a set end date in November 2026

Leaders We Deserve is seeking a creative and driven Digital Associate to provide support to the communications team. In this role, you’ll help uplift our candidates and amplify our mission to elect the next generation of progressive leaders.

• Social Media:
  Generate ideas for, craft, edit, and publish static digital content on Tik Tok, X, Instagram, and additional social platforms.
• Rapid Response:
  Act upon breaking news to advance narratives and storytelling that highlight the importance of Leaders We Deserve and our candidates on the ballot.
• Community Management:
  Track and manage comments and engagement on Leaders We Deserve social media accounts on Tik Tok, X, Instagram, and additional social platforms.
• Candidate Support:
  Work collaboratively with the Communication and Campaigns team to support candidates as needed in creating graphics and other digital content, along with ongoing support for LWD endorsed candidates.
• Cross-departmental collaboration and support:
  Support the communications team with content and messaging related work, and work across other departments in alignment with the overarching goals of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned. The Leaders We Deserve Communications team is a highly productive team with many varying duties and responsibilities, so there will be other duties as assigned.

• At least one cycle of prior experience in social media/graphics for an elected official, candidate, State Party or PAC is required. Additional years of experience are nice to have but not required.
• Strong graphic design skills are required for this role.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to receive direction and take constructive criticism in stride.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of being successful in a highly collaborative environment.
• The ability to distill complex ideas into compelling, simple messaging.

This role is dynamic and can be time intensive. Leaders We Deserve is looking for a candidate who is comfortable with late-night work sessions and weekend projects when there are important events, deadlines are pressing, or urgent communication needs arise, particularly in the lead up to the election. Additional responsibilities are likely to arise given the growth stage of the organization and the current political environment.

• Salary: $65,000 annually
• Healthcare: 100% employer paid platinum level healthcare, dental, and vision.
• Benefits
• 5% employer match for 401k retirement plan
• $5,000 moving stipend if living outside DMV area
• Cell phone stipend
• Transportation stipend
• Professional development stipend
• Lots of snacks in the office
• Classpass fitness benefit
• Paid time off policies:
  • Vacation (starting at 15 days per year)
  • Sick (10 days per year)
  • 14 paid holidays, along with bereavement and voting time off.
  • Work From Home: 15 days per year
  • 12 week paid parental leave policy, with a service qualification.
• The Digital Associate is a full-time, exempt position with a set end date in November 2026. The Digital Associate reports to the Communications Director.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Leaders We Deserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community.