JB Governor: Platforms Associate: Rapid Response

JB for Governor:
Platforms Associate:
Rapid Response LOCATION

Chicago, IL, 60602

$72500 - $78500 (Yearly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Managed social media accounts

JB for Governor

Digital

Campaign

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

Submit your resume along with multiple work samples and/or a portfolio.

The JB for Governor Campaign is seeking a Platforms Associate:
Rapid Response to create and publish timely, engaging content that capitalizes on breaking news, trending conversations, long-term campaign priorities and messaging, and real-time opportunities across digital platforms. This role will create and draft content for platforms including X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.

Location:

Chicago, IL (this position may travel as needed)

Reports to:

Content Manager

Salary range: $72,500 – 78,500

Role Overview

This role is responsible for monitoring the social media landscape, identifying opportunities to join relevant online conversations, and producing high-quality content under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent news judgment, and can quickly create platform-native content while maintaining brand voice, accuracy, and strategic messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day content creation, publishing, and community engagement on X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.

• Monitor breaking news, opposition messaging, and trending conversations in real time to identify rapid-response opportunities.

• Draft and publish rapid-response content under tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy, brand voice, and strategic messaging.

• Track opposition activity and flag emerging threats or opportunities to the Content Manager and digital team.

• Coordinate with the communications team to ensure real-time content is aligned with official campaign positions and talking points, as well as the research team to ensure content is factually accurate and substantiated before publishing.

• Engage with supporters, reporters, validators, and public figures on text-based platforms as appropriate.

• Identify opportunities to insert the campaign into trending conversations and cultural moments.

• Monitor platform conversations and sentiment to surface insights for the broader team.

• Implement growth strategies and track key engagement and performance metrics on assigned platforms.

• Stay updated on platform trends, algorithm changes, and new features across X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.

• Contribute to cross-team projects and support other campaign digital needs during high-priority moments, including event coverage and content production.

About You

• You are extremely online, closely tracking the news cycle, political landscape, and cultural conversations in real time.

• You can write fast, accurately, and in a voice that isn't yours — and make it sound natural.

• You have strong instincts for what will land on text-based platforms like X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.

• You are comfortable making real-time editorial decisions and know when to post and when to elevate.

• You pay close attention to accuracy, tone, and detail — especially under deadline pressure.

• You are organized and can manage multiple priorities while staying responsive to breaking developments.

• You understand that political campaign work often requires flexibility, including occasional long hours or weekend work.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce accurate content under tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and emerging digital trends.

• Experience with social publishing, monitoring, and analytics tools.

• Basic graphic design and short-form video editing skills are preferred.

• Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work flexible hours when major news or events require rapid content development.

• Experience managing social media or digital communications.

• Familiarity with news monitoring, opposition research, or…