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Digital Associate (Email + SMS) (Coordinated)


 
Job Title: Digital Associate (Email + SMS)
Reports to: Deputy Digital Director, Content
Salary: $5,000/month, generous benefits package
Location: Madison or Milwaukee, WI (Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin.)
Start date: Fall 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)
 

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About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, winning Wisconsin for Vice-President Harris and Governor Tim Walz, electing progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and working to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term.  WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: As a Digital Associate (Email + SMS), you will lead the content production process for the Coordinated Campaign’s email program, including drafting, staging, and targeting most outgoing emails. You’ll ensure that campaign events, surrogate visits, and our volunteer programs are paired with high-quality email content that moves hearts and minds. Working with the Deputy Digital Directors you will maintain a robust content calendar, adjusting it daily to accommodate external requests and maximize opportunities for voter engagement and mobilization. You’ll collaborate within the Digital team to ensure that external-facing content is consistent across mediums and platforms. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Take the first draft of email content for the Coordinated Campaign’s intern list as well as for external partners.
  • Leverage engagement data to inform campaign strategy.
  • Ensure consistency in tone and quality for all aspects of the campaign’s digital presence.
  • Work with the Deputy Digital Directors to maintain our email calendar.
  • Lead the email production process, ensuring high-quality formatting in all outgoing work product.
  • On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

 

Qualifications (Required): 

  • Growth Mindset – Able to take and implement feedback.
  • Relentlessly Goal-Oriented – Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
  • Cultural Competency – Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
  • Strategic Vision – Is always thinking about how to leverage high-impact moments to achieve campaign goals.
  • Excellent Written Abilities – Knows how to produce high-quality written work in an efficient way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to detail.

 

Qualifications (Preferred): 

  • Demonstrated interest in campaigns.
  • Previous experience working in email marketing.
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
  • Excellent organizational skills – Can track a high volume of tasks at different stages of development without losing sight of the bigger picture.
  • Fiercely Collaborative – Eager to work across departments to accomplish campaign goals. 
  • Continuously seeks opportunities to learn and develop their skills as a digital strategist.
  • Experience producing content for or organizing within communities of diverse backgrounds. 

 

Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays. 

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive  and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the  Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully  work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants  with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.