Communications & Digital Associate

New Hampshire Democratic Party; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous vacation

Job summary

New Hampshire Democratic Party in Concord, NH is seeking a Communications & Digital Associate to strengthen our communications and digital strategy. You will work with the Communications Director and interns to support media outreach, social media, and digital organizing environments.

The ideal candidate writes clearly and quickly, has experience with photography and videography, and can deliver quality work under tight deadlines while traveling across New Hampshire as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong writing with good sense of humor.
• Experience with photography and videography.
• Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in working with staff and stakeholders.
• Willing to work long hours including nights and weekends; travel across NH as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and timely social media copy.
• Draft and maintain social media content calendars.
• Assist in managing NHDP’s social media accounts.
• Support video and photo content creation for social media and press.
• Produce graphics, video clips, and other digital content as needed.
• Oversee the daily press clips process.
• Maintain and update NHDP’s press lists.
• Assist with press management, including media outreach and press inbox oversight.
• Draft party communications, including media advisories, press releases, talking points, and op-eds.
• Monitor news and social media for stories to uplift or respond to.
• Stay attuned to media trends and issues.
• Join media prep sessions with the Party Chair and senior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Social media management

Photography & videography

Media outreach

Team collaboration

Digital organizing

Job description

Communications & Digital Associate

The Communications & Digital Associate is a key role in strengthening NHDP’s communications

and digital strategy. This position will work closely with the Communications Director and

communications intern(s) to support media outreach, social media, and digital organizing

efforts.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starting team player who is a strong writer with a good sense of

humor, has experience with photography and videography, and can produce quality work under

tight deadlines.

The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Director and collaborate with

the entire NHDP team to set strategic communications goals and help raise the New Hampshire

Democratic Party’s public profile. This position is based in Concord, New Hampshire.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop engaging and timely social media copy to drive NHDP’s messaging.
• Draft and maintain social media content calendars.
• Assist in managing NHDP’s social media accounts.
• Support video and photo content creation for social media and press.
• Produce graphics, video clips, and other digital content as needed.
• Oversee the daily press clips process.
• Maintain and update NHDP’s press lists.
• Assist the Communications Director with press management, including media outreachand press inbox oversight.
• Draft party communications, including media advisories, press releases, talking points, and op-eds.
• Monitor news and social media for stories to uplift in Party communications, as well as GOP stories to respond to.
• Stay attuned to media trends and key political issues.
• Join media prep sessions with the Party Chair and senior staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• A passion for social justice and a commitment to Democratic Party values;
• Minimum of 1 cycle of prior political/ communications experience;
• Must be creative, possess exceptional writing skills, and have experience in digital, social media, and traditional communications mediums;
• Discretion and ability to work independently;
• Responsive and positive team player who enjoys new challenges;
• Excellent personal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships;
• Great verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills, including attention to detail;
• Desire to ask questions, receive constructive feedback, and grow as a professional;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in working with staff and other stakeholders; and
• Be self-motivated and willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, and travel extensively throughout New Hampshire as needed.

Position will be open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary is

based on level of experience.

The NHDP provides medical, dental, and vision coverage at no

monthly premium cost to the employee and their family, and we have a generous vacation

package.

Background - Our Party

New Hampshire Democrats stand for policies that support strong, healthy communities and families, a

strong economy with opportunities for growth and a fundamental system of fairness and justice.

Democrats are committed to spurring job creation, building our infrastructure, and bringing fairness

and opportunity to our economy and our civic life. We believe that healthy communities and strong

families are essential to the well- being of our citizens and to our ability to foster business development

and a vibrant economy. We are committed to upholding the right of every eligible voter to cast their

ballot free from unnecessary restrictions. We pledge a government that works collaboratively across the

aisle to address the issues that matter to the people of New Hampshire.

The New Hampshire Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer committed to

creating an inclusive workplace. The NHDP is dedicated to the achievement of equality of

opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national

origin or disability.