Legislative Social Media Assistant - Content & Trends

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Democratic Caucus in Lansing seeks a Digital Assistant to draft and post social media content for representatives, with some in-person work required. You will generate fresh materials for Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, TikTok and YouTube, collaborate with the Multimedia Team, and help ensure accessibility and timely sharing during legislative sessions.

This temporary hourly role offers real-world experience in state legislative communications and requires strong

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Familiar with Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube.
• Ability to analyze social data trends.
• Able to work in-person in Lansing when the state House is in session.

Responsibilities

• Draft daily posts for representatives' social media accounts.
• Identify and share social media trends.
• Brainstorm ideas and offer content suggestions with the Multimedia Team.
• Communicate social media needs and execute them with relevant staff.
• Attend House session and committee meetings and identify exchanges for social sharing.
• Help representatives comply with accessibility standards and best practices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media platforms

Analytics

Time management

Multitasking

Proactivity

Collaboration

Job description

State of Michigan's Democratic Caucus in Lansing seeks a Digital Assistant to draft and post social media content for representatives, with some in-person work required. You will generate fresh materials for Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, TikTok and YouTube, collaborate with the Multimedia Team, and help ensure accessibility and timely sharing during legislative sessions.

This temporary hourly role offers real-world experience in state legislative communications and requires strong