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    Digital Communications Director - Washington, United States - NextGen Climate

    NextGen Climate
    NextGen Climate Washington, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Job Description


    Job Description Salary:
    $98,000-$117,000


    THE ROLE:


    The Digital Communications Director will be responsible for strategizing, executing and managing NextGen's digital media — including our social-media influencer program and online advertising — as well as overseeing our owned social media platforms, website, and organic SMS and email organizing programs.

    In short, this role leads all digital messaging for the nation's largest youth voter mobilization organization and works to advance our organizing and electoral priorities.


    The Digital Communications Director will be experienced in developing and managing budgets for digital media campaigns — including in partnership with external consultants and partners — and is passionate about applying that experience to youth-oriented voter-registration and mobilization.

    They will be creative and excited to experiment with new approaches.


    The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America's future.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

    We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organizationin theory and in practiceand our culture reflects that value and commitment.

    We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.

    This role will report to the

    Vice President of Communications .

    This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.


    FLSA Classification:
    Exempt


    Remote Position:
    Yes


    Union Position:
    No

    Travel Requirements: 0-10%


    End Date:
    N/A

    WHAT YOU'


    LL ACHIEVE:

    Social Media + Organic Digital Organizing:
    Develop and implement digital media and organizing strategies for NextGen
    Spearhead digital campaigns via actions on our website, such as petitions and advocacy forms
    Serves as lead manager of ED social media accounts dedicated to growing online following across various platforms
    Set up phone lines and calling campaigns via digital tools
    Coordinate with field team and coalition partners to brainstorm effective and thoughtful ways to launch targeted campaigns for our audience
    Lead NextGen America's broadcast SMS outreach to subscribers, including writing and setting up outgoing messages, launch keywords to advertise and manage SMS broadcast calendar
    Manage NextGen America's email program by serving as lead writer, oversee checklisting/QA process and manage email calendar
    Oversee our collection of actions and voter information resources on our website
    Create & execute individualized content & social media plans for multiple campaigns
    Manage relationships with vendors for digital tools
    Review, advise, draft, and execute outbound content, web content & digital marketing plans when necessary for relevant programs
    Propose new email and digital trends that will help innovate and modernizes NextGen's approach to advocacy and organizing


    Paid Digital Vendors:
    Maintaining relationships and leading NextGen's partnership with paid-media consultants and partners, e.g. creative consultants, media buyers, production firms, etc.
    Work with the Vice President for Communications and across the organization on polling and research efforts to inform paid-media messaging and segmentation
    Developing creative content and messaging for paid media in collaboration with internal and external partners

    General:
    Day to day management of digital and social media staff
    Daily posting on ED social media accounts
    Report back on digital campaigns and make recommendations for how to improve products
    Drive forward rapid response components to maximize our organization's digital impact during pivotal movements for our organizational priorities
    Strengthen our ladder of engagement to convert members into volunteers and eventually donors
    Manage content creator (influencer) day to day vendor relations
    Perform other duties as assigned


    ABOUT YOU:
    5-7 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing
    3-5 years experience managing a social media/influencer team
    3-5 years experience of general management developing the skills of a team
    2-3 years of managing a budget
    Superior writing skills
    Demonstrated success in media planning and

    performance

    analysis
    The candidate must be a smart strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience leading digital marketing and organizing strategies from inception to completion
    Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
    Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as Blue State Digital, NGPVAN, Convio or Salsa
    Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms
    The candidate must have excellent organizational and project management skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
    The candidate must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail
    Love working in a dynamic team environment
    Be a positive, unselfish team player that sets the tone for everyone to do his or her best work

    BONUS POINTS FOR:
    Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite
    Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics


    SALARY INFORMATION:
    The base salary range for this position is $98,000-$117,000.

    The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.


    BENEFITS:


    Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization's mission.


    Taking Care of Your Future:
    Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
    Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
    401(k) plan - we'll match 100% up to 4% of your salary


    Setting You Up for Success:
    $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
    $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
    Flexible spending account for dependent care
    Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self


    ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
    NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization.

    We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world.

    Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.


    We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organizationin theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment.


    We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.

    We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.

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