Digital Communications DigiDem (Wave 2)

Zinc Collective•Multiple States, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In 2026, DigiDems is hiring over 30 digital strategists to support competitive Congressional races. The Digital Communications DigiDems will be social media professionals embedded full-time on assigned federal campaigns. The program focuses on empowering campaigns to compete online and build cutting-edge organic social media programs. We are looking for talent to help campaigns with strategic branding, narrative building, creative content creation, and interpreting research on online conversations. We’re looking for collaborative, innovative, and passionate digital strategists to join partner campaigns and help implement cutting-edge communications tactics required to run winning programs in the new online media landscape, with a focus on organic social media. Campaign DigiDems are assigned to individual Congressional campaigns for the duration of the 2026 election cycle, serving as a fully embedded and integrated member of their campaign team. While prepared to assist in all aspects of the campaign as needed, the primary focus will be on supporting tasks related to the management and execution of the campaign’s social media and digital communications programming. Professional campaign experience is not required, as on-the-job training on industry-specific tools is provided. Commitment to the mission, being a fast learner, and adeptness at connecting with people are most important. The culture celebrates diversity of thought and background. Candidates eager to apply their talents in a high-impact political environment are encouraged to apply. As a DigiDem, you must be passionate about Democratic politics and willing to roll up your sleeves, embrace adventure, work extended hours, and temporarily relocate to support your Congressional campaign. You will learn and contribute to fundamental aspects of the campaign daily. This is an opportunity to develop career-making skills, gain contacts in politics and technology, and have a positive impact. The strongest candidates will be enthusiastic about executing cutting-edge social media and digital communications strategy in service of helping key races that will determine control of Congress.

Requirements

Interest in Democratic politics and desire to work collaboratively in a team driven environment as part of a targeted Democratic campaign during the 2026 election cycle
Demonstrated technical skills and aptitude as shown by experience or background including, but not limited to: Full-time work experience in social media management, digital marketing, graphic design, content creation or related work
Writing experience including articles, essays or other original materials in school or local publications, online outlets, etc.
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, video production, journalism/media, communications, media, marketing, or some other communications related field
Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Willing and able to identify knowledge or skill gaps and seek support where necessary
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and exciting values-based work environment, with tight deadlines and even higher stakes
Platform fluency — TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, YouTube, emerging platforms
Analytics comfort — Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, etc.
Adaptability — demonstrated ability to learn new platforms/tools quickly

Nice To Haves

Portfolio of real social content (not just class projects)
Basic AI literacy — prompt engineering, AI content tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Canva AI), automation
Drafting of copy for a variety of applications (email, newsletters, websites, social media, etc)
Planning and executing compelling multi-channel social media campaigns that leverage up-to-date best practices to build audiences and maintain brand consistency, then assessing those programs with hard-data metrics to gauge success and find opportunities for improvement
Create social graphics and videos with tools like Canva or the Adobe Suite
Maintaining and updating websites with content management systems like Wordpress or Squarespace
Experience with digital ad buys
Competency or fluency in languages other than English
Working knowledge of HTML
Experience on a Democratic campaign as a volunteer

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and assessing organic social media campaigns to amplify campaign messaging online
Developing graphic and video content
Supporting digital organizing programming, such as relational and P2P
Coordinating creator content and influencer programs
Creating and maintaining campaign website
Other non-technical duties as assigned; including (but not limited to) door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and volunteer training.