Manager, Digital Communications & Partnership

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$85K/yr – $110K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive influencer engagement and digital advocacy for SEMA’s policy priorities in the automotive aftermarket and racing space.

  • Own strategy and execution of influencer engagement with creators and digital amplifiers.
  • Must-have: 4–6+ years in digital advocacy, public affairs, or political campaigns.
  • Standout: Strong cross-functional collaboration and data-driven campaign optimization.

Job Description

Drive advocacy-focused influencer engagement to support SEMA policy priorities in the automotive aftermarket and racing industries.

  • Lead the development and execution of SEMA’s content creator/influencer engagement strategy in support of issue advocacy priorities across the automotive aftermarket and performance racing industries.
  • Identify, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with content creators, influencers and digital amplifiers aligned with SEMA’s advocacy objectives.
  • Develop and execute innovative content creator/influencer engagement campaigns that support legislative and regulatory priorities.
  • Monitor industry trends, key moments, and culturally relevant events to inform proactive advocacy strategies and real-time engagement opportunities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with communications, federal affairs, state affairs, and political teams to ensure integrated campaign execution.
  • Draft briefing materials, talking points, and educational resources designed to inform, educate, and engage creators are informed on SEMA’s policy positions and priorities.
  • Lead outreach and engagement strategy for digital amplifiers; manage partnerships from identification through execution and evaluation.
  • Coordinate virtual and in-person briefings and training sessions to strengthen influencer understanding of advocacy initiatives.
  • Analyze program performance and engagement metrics; meet goals and adjust strategy based on data-driven insights.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for advocacy-focused content creators and partners.
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Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, street rod builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams and more.SEMA members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and accessories to make vehicles more attractive, more unique, more convenient, faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again.

Founded in 1963
Diamond Bar, California, USA
219 employees (35 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
206.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$202.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.5%
Direct
52.7%
Referral
4.5%
Social
22.1%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
26 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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