Social Media Content Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute digital content plans that advance clients’ communications goals, working closely with Liftoff’s communications, creative, and digital teams.
• Write engaging social media copy, video scripts, and other digital content tailored to each client’s voice, audience, and platforms.
• Manage content calendars and day-to-day publishing across client accounts, keeping content timely, accurate, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Create graphics and edit short-form videos, collaborating with designers and video producers on more involved projects.
• Turn speeches, interviews, press coverage, policy announcements, and campaign moments into compelling digital content.
• Identify opportunities to engage with breaking news, online conversations, and emerging trends in ways that fit clients’ voices and goals.
• Help clients reach audiences through creators, podcasts, and other nontraditional digital channels.
• Coordinate content approvals and client feedback, managing multiple deadlines and keeping projects moving.
• Monitor account activity and flag opportunities, questions, or emerging issues for the broader team.
• Track content performance and use results to recommend improvements to formats, messaging, and publishing strategy.
• Support content capture at events and on the campaign trail, including occasional travel as needed.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure organic content supports earned media, fundraising, and broader campaign objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to electing Democrats and advancing good causes.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in digital content, social media, or political communications, with experience managing content for a campaign, advocacy organization, public figure, or agency client.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to capture distinct voices and make complex topics accessible.
• Experience managing social media accounts and adapting content for different platforms and audiences.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong judgment, creativity, and an ability to produce engaging digital content.
• Working proficiency in graphic design and short-form video editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut.
• Strong political instincts and attention to accuracy, tone, and timing.
• Experience using platform analytics to assess performance and improve content.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to balance multiple clients, approvals, and deadlines.
• Comfort receiving feedback, communicating with clients, and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to work beyond the 9–5 when breaking news or client needs require it.

We also offer a generous benefits package:

• Unlimited PTO and sick days
• Federal holidays off (11–12 total days, including Indigenous Peoples Day in off-cycle years)
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and the option to work remotely anywhere within the United States and its territories with broadband internet
• 401(k) benefits with match after six months of employment
• $50 phone or wifi stipend
• ClassPass Membership
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Opportunities to support continuous growth and learning