Social Media & Creative Director

DCCC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: The Social Media & Creative Director leads the DCCC’s online communications operation and manages a team of designers/strategists. This individual oversees the daily workflow of the social media and creative teams, including short- and long-term planning for the DCCC’s organic and paid channels, as well as in-house design and video work required for other departments.

Requirements

4-5 years of either communications, social media, and/or design experience required
Strong understanding of strategic messaging, as well as best practices for communicating on social platforms
Fluency in a wide variety of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and YouTube
Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft social copy quickly for rapid response purposes
Experience in graphic design and video editing, with knowledge of Canva, Kapwing, and/or Figma being a major plus
A great and flexible attitude for a dynamic, campaign-like environment and pace
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team and collaborate with many strategic partners
Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with Members, candidates, and staff at all levels

Responsibilities

Oversee strategy and production of all organic social media content for the DCCC
Manage day-to-day social media operations across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Bluesky
Collaborate closely with communications, research, and other departments to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling digital content
Create and execute occasional paid digital campaigns to generate earned media
Track and analyze platform performance using native analytics tools and present insights to senior leadership
Develop social media toolkits for members and candidates across the DCCC battlefield
Support rapid response around breaking news, announcements, and major events
Shape and maintain the committee’s brand and visual strategy
Manage two cross-functional teams composed of one graphic designer and one social media strategist

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
Paid parental leave
Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
Pet Insurance Discount
Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
Monthly mobile phone stipend
Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups