Campaign Manager

Harrisburg, PA (On-site)

$6K/mo – $7K/moMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the core campaign operations for a PA State Senate bid, coordinating paid media, messaging, and field work to hit voter contact, fundraising, and communications benchmarks.

  • Campaign Operations: day-to-day management, staffing, and statewide coordination.
  • Media & Messaging: plan and deliver paid media and align with earned media for a cohesive narrative.
  • Vendor & Data: manage media vendors and maintain campaign metrics and reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day management of a targeted State Senate campaign.
  • Oversee the development and execution of paid communications plans, including digital, mail, and television advertising.
  • Manage relationships with media consultants and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of paid media programs.
  • Coordinate message consistency between paid and earned media, field operations, and campaign communications.
  • Supervise and hire campaign staff, including field and finance personnel, in coordination with statewide leadership.
  • Work closely with the Senate Campaigns & Communications teams to develop and implement comprehensive campaign plans.
  • Ensure campaigns meet strategic objectives, including voter contact, fundraising, and communications benchmarks.
  • Maintain accurate data and reporting for campaign metrics, including paid media performance and spending.

Requirements

  • At least 2–3 campaign cycles of experience, including direct involvement with paid communications or campaign management.
  • Demonstrated experience in campaign media planning, vendor coordination, and message development.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Empathetic leadership style that balances accountability with staff well-being.
  • Proficiency with campaign tools such as NGP, Votebuilder, and digital ad platforms.
  • Willingness to work long and irregular hours as campaigns demand.
  • Access to reliable transportation and willingness to relocate within Pennsylvania.

Preferred

  • Experience managing paid media budgets or working with media buying firms.
  • Familiarity with state-level campaign finance compliance and reporting.
  • Experience with Coordinated Campaigns.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.9%
Direct
41.7%
Referral
12.8%
Social
9.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (9% of company)

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