Digital Copywriter

JB for Governor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

JB for Governor is seeking a Digital Copywriter to develop compelling long-form content and engaging scripts that educate, inspire, and drive audience engagement across digital channels. This role blends storytelling with marketing strategy to support brand awareness and video production.

Based in Chicago, IL, with occasional travel, the Digital Copywriter reports to the Deputy Director of Content and collaborates with content, social, creative, and communications teams to ensure messaging is

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience writing for social media and digital-first audiences.
• Understanding of current events and campaign messaging.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into clear, persuasive language.
• Strong attention to detail and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with audience engagement strategies and platform best practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft scripts for short-form and long-form video content.
• Develop messaging for digital organizing and supporter engagement campaigns.
• Write website content, landing pages, and digital advertisements when needed.
• Collaborate with content and creative teams to develop integrated campaigns.
• Adapt campaign messaging for different audiences and objectives.
• Monitor digital trends and incorporate storytelling techniques.
• Support other departments during high-priority moments.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing

Social media writing

Political communications

Audience adaptation

Job description

The JB for Governor Campaign is seeking a Digital Copywriter to develop compelling long‑form content and engaging scripts that educate, inspire, and drive audience engagement across digital channels. This role blends storytelling with marketing strategy, creating written content that supports brand awareness and video production initiatives.

Location: Chicago, IL (this position may travel as needed) Reports to: Deputy Director of Content Salary range: $78,000 - $84,000

Role Overview

The Digital Copywriter is responsible for producing persuasive, engaging, and platform‑specific written content and scripts that support the campaign's digital communications strategy. This role develops copy that informs, motivates, persuades, and mobilizes voters, supporters, volunteers, and donors across digital channels.

This role works closely with content, social media, creative, and communications teams to ensure that campaign messaging is clear, compelling, and tailored to specific audiences and platforms. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional writing skills, strong political instincts, attention to detail, and the ability to write effectively under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft scripts for short‑form and long‑form video content.
• Develop messaging for digital organizing and supporter engagement campaigns.
• Write website content, landing pages, and digital advertisements when needed.
• Assist in writing copy for graphics, videos, and multimedia content.
• Draft candidate talking points and digital statements.
• Collaborate with content and creative teams to develop integrated campaigns.
• Adapt campaign messaging for different audiences and communication objectives.
• Ensure all written content aligns with campaign messaging and brand standards.
• Assist with rapid‑response communications and issue‑based messaging.
• Write captions optimized for engagement and platform performance.
• Conduct message testing and refine copy based on audience feedback and analytics.
• Maintain editorial consistency across all digital communications.
• Support speechwriting and long‑form content projects as assigned.
• Monitor digital trends and incorporate effective storytelling techniques into campaign content.
• Support other campaign departments and initiatives as needed, including advance work, event coverage, and cross‑departmental projects during high‑priority moments.

About You

• You are a versatile writer who can shift between voices, tones, and formats — from a punchy tweet to a candidate speech to a supporter email.
• You have strong political instincts and understand how to frame issues in ways that resonate with different audiences.
• You are a sharp editor of your own work and can self‑QA under deadline pressure.
• You are curious and always paying attention to how language is used in politics, media, and culture.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback quickly.
• You are detail‑oriented and care deeply about accuracy, grammar, and tone.
• You are comfortable with the pace of campaign work, including rapid‑response writing and occasional long hours.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience writing for social media and digital‑first audiences.
• Understanding of current events, political communications and campaign messaging.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into clear, persuasive language.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with audience engagement strategies and platform best practices.
• Experience working in fast‑paced campaigns, advocacy, media, or communications environments.

HowTo Apply

Submit your resume and 3–5 writing samples that demonstrate range and versatility. Samples can include social media copy, scripts, long‑form content, speeches, press statements, or any other written work. Specify your role in each sample. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview on a rolling basis.

Applications without a resume and work samples will not be considered.

JB for Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal record information (except where permitted under applicable law), or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.