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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platforms Associate: Short-Form Content - **Company:** JB for Governor - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Salary:** $72,500.0 - $78,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Data Transmissions, Video Editing, Web Platforms - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c847c8b80bb01f4c ## About the Role * You are a visual-first thinker who instinctively knows what will stop someone mid-scroll. * You are deeply familiar with short-form video trends on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. * You are comfortable filming, editing, and publishing content using native platform tools and mobile workflows. * You pay attention to what performs well on social, even outside of politics, and you bring those instincts to campaign content. * You are organized and can manage multiple content deadlines while staying responsive to real-time opportunities. * You communicate clearly and professionally, especially when coordinating with video producers and creative staff. * You are comfortable experimenting with new formats, trends, and creative approaches. * 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. * Short-form video editing skills are strongly preferred (e.g., CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Rush, or native platform editing tools). Basic graphic design skills are a plus. * 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. ## Description The JB for Governor Campaign is seeking a Platforms Associate: Short-Form Content to create and publish timely, engaging content that capitalizes on news, trending conversations, long-term campaign priorities and messaging, and real-time opportunities across digital platforms. This role will create, draft, and publish content for platforms including (but not limited to) TikTok, Instagram (+Reels), and YouTube Shorts., This role is responsible for monitoring the social media landscape, identifying opportunities to join relevant 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. This role will work closely with the Vertical Video Producer to maintain brand consistency and to produce content., * Own day-to-day content creation, publishing, and community engagement on TikTok, Instagram (including Reels), and YouTube Shorts. * Conceptualize, film, edit, and publish short-form video content that aligns with campaign messaging and capitalizes on trending formats and audio. * Edit video using native platform tools and mobile editing software (e.g., CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Rush). * Work closely with the Vertical Video Producer to coordinate content production and maintain visual and tonal consistency. * Monitor short-form video trends, sounds, and formats across platforms and pitch creative concepts to the team. * Engage with followers and respond to comments, DMs, and interactions on assigned platforms. * Track content performance metrics - including watch time, completion rate, share rate, and follower growth - to inform creative direction. * Collaborate with other content staff to repurpose or adapt campaign moments into short-form video. * Stay updated on platform algorithm changes, new features, and emerging best practices for short-form content. * Contribute to cross-team projects and support other campaign digital needs during high-priority moments, including event coverage and content production. ## Related Videos - [How I use public learning to kickstart my career - From marketing to full-stack in a 100 days](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/579-how-i-use-public-learning-to-kickstart-my-career-from-marketing-to-full-stack-in-a-100-days) - [AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1363-ai-vs-recruiters-and-applicants-turmoil-in-the-games-industry-what-to-put-on-a-cv) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Personal Branding for Top HR Professionals](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1471-personal-branding-for-top-hr-professionals) - [Keith Cirkle of GitHub on React Fatigue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1265-keith-cirkle-of-github-on-react-fatigue) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Bitpanda’s AI First Approach](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1841-wearedevelopers-live-bitpanda-s-ai-first-approach) ## Related Articles - [What Developers Really Need to Create Great Code Demos](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/658-what-developers-really-need-to-create-great-code-demos) - [Top Tech YouTube Channels for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/261-top-tech-youtube-channels-for-developers-in-2023) - [The importance of technology in modern democracy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/496-the-importance-of-technology-in-modern-democracy) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Create Videos Programmatically with React and Remotion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/742-create-videos-programmatically-with-react-and-remotion)