Responsibilities

• Research topics related to campaigns, associated issues and legislation across various platforms including social media, news websites, and other digital platforms. This can include tracking legislation and opposition monitoring.
• Proactively identify project needs
• Brainstorm creative ideas for campaign digital content and work alongside the design team to bring those ideas to life.
• Copywrite for campaign creative including email marketing, paid ads, social media, and website content
• Ensure client deliverables like graphics, ads, websites, and emails consistently meet BASK’s high company standards
• Prepare status updates, report materials and other campaign communications and correspondence.
• Schedule and post social media content
• Send email marketing campaigns and manage data flows
• Compile email content into email sending platforms
• Send broadcast text marketing campaigns and manage data flows
• Compile broadcast text content into sending platforms
• Document discussions during campaign meetings with clear details and action-items.
• Update text and images content in WordPress
• Explore and apply emerging AI-powered tools and platforms to support content development, research, and internal workflows. Identify ways these tools can improve day-to-day efficiency and client deliverables and share findings and use cases with the broader team.
• Research and evaluate new digital trends, emerging technologies, and platform updates with a focus on identifying actionable opportunities to support client strategy, creative development, and team workflows. Share relevant insights and recommendations with senior team members.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in politics, government, public affairs, corporate advocacy, or legislative advocacy. This can include working on a campaign, as an aide for an elected official, for a public affairs agency or in government
• Deep understanding of the political process in the United States and California.
• Proven experience with brainstorming topics for and then creating multiple forms of messaging materials (both long form and short form)
• Experience in digital platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, email marketing platforms, website CMS, CRMs, broadcast text messaging platforms, project management software, webhooks, and more
• Ability to effectively use AI-powered tools (e.g. for research, content creation, data insights, or workflow automation) to increase efficiency, improve deliverables, and stay ahead of digital trends
• A passion for working in the fast-paced world of advocacy, public affairs, and ballot measures
• Hyper attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Creative thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable and quick at learning new software and digital platforms
• Clear and detailed communications
• Proactive and can-do attitude

Benefits

• Hybrid WFH/in-office work schedule. Many of the work days are remote with up to 3 designated days per week in-office.
• Company-paid premium: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match opportunity
• Paid parental leave policy including 13 weeks 100% paid leave, supplemented with CA state provided benefits, for the birthing parent as well as other benefits for the partner
• Modern, updated office including healthy (and unhealthy) snacks, drinks, and a well-stocked bar cart
• High-performance work equipment including Apple laptops, monitors, and accessories
• Quarterly staff outings including Padres games and off-site holiday retreats (last year was an overnight in Catalina)
• Strong focus on fostering professional growth and setting up each individual for success through hands-on training and mentorship from senior-level executives
• Opportunity to act with an entrepreneurial mindset and be a part of driving BASK forward