Digital Content Manager

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Issue One's social presence across platforms, shaping platform-native content and real-time engagement to amplify democracy-focused storytelling.

  • Own platform-native content and quick-turn video for real-time responses
  • Must-have: 3–5+ years in digital comms or social media across X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Standout: leadership in real-time content and community engagement at scale

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Digital Storytelling (40%) Create engaging, authentic, and platform-optimized content including graphics, threads, carousels, and reactive content in partnership with issue and communications leads
  • Produce platform-native content that encourages participation, conversation, and sharing
  • Translate complex policy and democracy reform topics into accessible, compelling digital storytelling
  • Lead creative direction for content produced by external design and editing partners
  • Provide raw footage and creative briefs to external partners for polished video production
  • Produce quick-turn video content for real-time response and timely opportunities
  • Ensure accuracy and message alignment while maintaining speed and relevance
  • Maintain a steady cadence of interactive and community-centered posts
  • Community Engagement & Real-Time Participation (30%) Conduct daily social listening and trend monitoring to identify real-time engagement opportunities
  • Actively engage with followers, partners, and influencers through replies, comments, and quote responses

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in digital communications, social media management, content creation, or advocacy communications
  • Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts across platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging channels
  • Strong experience creating platform-native content (video, graphics, threads, carousels, etc.) in fast-paced or rapid-response environments
  • Proficiency in digital content creation tools, including video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve) and graphic design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Ability to translate complex policy, political, or advocacy topics into accessible, engaging digital storytelling for broad audiences
  • Ability to manage and grow social media platforms using platform-specific best practices, audience insights, and content optimization strategies
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to support content ideation, drafting, editing, performance analysis, and platform management while maintaining authentic voice and accuracy
  • Strong understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and content distribution strategies to maximize organic reach and engagement
  • Ability to track, analyze, and apply performance metrics using platform analytics tools to continuously improve content and strategy
  • Experience monitoring trends and producing real-time, rapid-response content aligned with fast-moving news cycles
  • Ability to provide clear creative direction and manage workflows with external partners (designers, video editors, agencies) to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
  • Strong community management skills, including engaging with audiences through comments, DMs, and influencer outreach in a professional, mission-aligned voice
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone, ensure accuracy, and maintain message clarity across formats and platforms
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and content streams simultaneously
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with coordinators, external partners, and cross-functional teams to align digital content with broader communications strategies
  • High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and adaptability in dynamic and high-pressure environments
  • Commitment to democratic values, civic engagement, and mission-driven communications

Benefits

  • All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan with 100% of the premium paid by Issue One. In addition, the organization covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
  • Staff receives more than 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
  • Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for commuting and any work-related travel.
  • Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance. They are also eligible to be reimbursed for stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing something they have never done before.
  • All staff are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization hosts several opportunities for fun and fellowship.
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Issue One

Issue One is the leading crosspartisan political reform group in Washington, D.C. We unite Republicans, Democrats, and independents in the movement to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Through expert analysis, research, innovative ideas, and open and transparent communication, we pride ourselves on defending our democratic processes and advocating for commonsense and bipartisan solutions.We offer nonpartisan education to the public to illuminate the power of democracy, increase knowledge about our elections, strengthen ethics and accountability promote good governance, and diminish the corrosive influence of big money in politics. Co-founded by Nick Penniman and Amelia Leonardi, industry leaders in philanthropy, media, politics, and social entrepreneurship, Issue One offers unbiased resources to help the public re-engage and invest in politics. Powered by a mission-driven team, former members of Congress, governors, Cabinet officials, and election officials, we are bringing attention to and combating the current threats and challenges facing our democracy by focusing on key issue areas such as elections and election administration, disinformation, dark money, ethics, fixing Congress, social media harms, and more.

Founded in 2012
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
48 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
15.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.1%
Direct
45.1%
Referral
5.9%
Social
5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~48

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (15% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1