BASK Digital Media is looking for an Account Associate to join the team behind some of the biggest public affairs, advocacy, and ballot measure campaigns in the country. In this role, you’ll jump into an intense, exciting work environment where you’ll keep fast-moving projects on track, work with senior-level executives and designers on developing campaign creative, and research key issues and legislation to keep our team and clients ahead of the curve. You’ll work side by side with experienced campaign veterans, media planners, designers, and digital pros on campaigns that make an impact.

BASK is the team that power players call when the stakes are high and failure isn’t an option. Our clients don’t come to us for fluff. They come to win.

Based in San Diego, we’re a full-service digital powerhouse of 25 experts, including strategists, media planners, ad ops pros, designers, video producers, and web developers, all working together to deliver effective, high-impact campaigns. We deploy cutting-edge digital outreach and advocacy strategies, persuade voters through precision-targeted advertising, influence policymakers, build action-driven websites, and craft attention-grabbing ads.

We fly under the radar, but our impact is impossible to miss. If you’re ready to jump into the action, move fast, and work on some of the most consequential issues in the country, let’s go.

The Ideal Candidate: 

People describe you as someone who is passionate about politics, local issues, policy, or government affairs. You have a deep understanding of the political process in both the United States and California. You pride yourself in high quality work and your solutions-oriented mindset. You’ve also got a creative streak with sharp writing skills and you think outside the box. You can visually communicate a message and are known for finding the best video, imagery, and audio to really make an ad pop. You thrive under pressure and stay organized when juggling many different tasks with conflicting timelines.

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.

Required Capabilities:

• 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

BASK Employee Benefits

Our people are what set us apart and are the reason that it all works. We are united in our relentless drive to be better than yesterday and never settle for second-best. We cultivate a culture of teamwork through positive attitudes and hard work with a sprinkle of friendly competition.

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Hybrid WFH/in-office work schedule. Many of the work days are remote with up to 3 designated days per week in-office. Our office is at 225 Broadway in San Diego, in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• 27 days of PTO (10 flexible + 17 national holidays) for employees with less than 5-years of tenure and increases as your time at the company grows
• 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

Compensation: $34-$37/hr DOE full time non-exempt

Interested candidates should send a cover letter (required to be considered) and a resume to jobs@baskdigital.com

The interview process includes 3 steps:

1) An interview with company leadership

2) A written and creative brainstorming assessment. You will have 24 hours to complete the assessment.

3) A final interview with future teammates