Digital Director

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth seeks a strategic, innovative and hardworking Digital Director to join her highly active communications team. This role would work with the Communications Director to develop a far-reaching digital strategy, lead the team’s production of visual media content and grow the Senator’s online presence across multiple social media platforms totaling nearly 2 million. This role is based in Washington, D.C., * Spearhead the team’s rapid response efforts

• Oversee the weekly social media memo and long-term social media calendar
• Direct, produce and edit short- and long-form videos optimized for each platform
• Develop visually appealing graphics showcasing the Senator’s leadership, including infographics, flyers for in-state events and other visual media content
• Lead outreach to Illinois-based and national creators
• Advise and pitch new media and nontraditional outlets, including YouTube, podcasts, and other emerging platforms
• Expand and maintain digital partnerships with advocacy groups, stakeholders and key identity groups (i.e. Veterans, servicemembers, working parents, the disability community and more)
• Manage and mentor the team’s Digital and Press Coordinator

Do you have experience in Professional art or design?, * Minimum 2 years of video editing and graphic design experience

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects)
• Experience working with politically-engaged advocacy groups
• Strong sense of humor, written and verbal communication skills and time management
• Ability to produce high quality, accessible and error free work under tight deadlines
• Experience with photography a plus

The annual salary for this position is $78,573.