Digital Associate, Principal Accounts

JB for Governor • Chicago, IL

23d • $67,400 - $72,500 • Onsite

About The Position

JB for Governor is seeking a Digital Associate, Principal Accounts for the 2026 campaign cycle. This is a junior digital role supporting day-to-day social media management, with a focus on execution, coordination, and responsiveness. The Digital Associate will work closely with the Social Media Coordinator and broader digital team to ensure the Principal’s online presence is consistent, well-supported, and aligned with campaign priorities, with an emphasis on short-form video, creator-style social content, and platform-native formats. This role is ideal for a digital-native candidate interested in hands-on social content creation and learning how Principal-level digital operates on a statewide campaign.

Requirements

• You are online and deeply understand internet culture and social media norms.
• You pay attention to what performs well on social, even outside of politics.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple requests at once.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, especially when working with senior staff or Principals.
• You are calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced campaign environment.
• You are interested in learning how Principal-facing digital operations work and thrive with clear structure and direction.
• You are comfortable experimenting, testing, or being the first to try new things online.
• You understand that political digital work often requires flexibility, including occasional long hours or weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in digital communications or social-first digital work in campaigns, advocacy, nonprofits, or a related field. Internships or non-political creator experience count (personal accounts, meme pages, projects, etc.).
• Experience drafting or supporting social media content for a candidate, organization, or brand.
• You are familiar with major social media platforms (like YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, etc.).
• Comfort using native platform tools (in-app editing, captions, stickers, audio, etc.).
• Familiarity with basic video workflows on mobile devices (phone filming, simple edits, captions).
• Strong attention to accuracy, tone, and detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow processes, and escalate questions appropriately.
• Comfort working collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the Lieutenant Governor candidate’s social media accounts, including drafting, scheduling, and publishing content under the direction of the Social Media Coordinator or Deputy Digital Director.
• Assist with on-camera digital content by supporting filming logistics, preparing prompts or scripts, occasional in-state travel, and helping keep shoots efficient and organized.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming digital requests related to the Principal, helping to triage, track, and route requests appropriately.
• Coordinate with digital, communications, and research teams to ensure content accuracy, message alignment, and timely execution.
• Assist in ideating and producing short-form, platform-native social content (Reels, Shorts, TikToks, Stories).
• Monitor engagement, comments, and mentions on the Principal’s accounts and flag relevant trends, risks, or opportunities to senior staff.
• Help identify moments where digital content or responses may be useful and elevate those opportunities to the Social Media Coordinator or Deputy Digital Director.
• Work with the Social Media Coordinator to adapt content to evolving platform norms and trends.
• Assist with basic reporting, organization of content, and maintenance of shared calendars or trackers related to the Principal’s digital presence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed