Director Creative Operations Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Reports To: Communications Director

Department: Communications 

Work Location: In Office (Washington DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes 

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns - both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members - with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: 

The Social Media & Creative Director leads the DCCC's online communications operation and manages a team of designers/strategists. This individual oversees the daily workflow of the social media and creative teams, including short- and long-term planning for the DCCC's organic and paid channels, as well as in-house design and video work required for other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategy and production of all organic social media content for the DCCC
• Manage day-to-day social media operations across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Bluesky
• Collaborate closely with communications, research, and other departments to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling digital content
• Create and execute occasional paid digital campaigns to generate earned media
• Track and analyze platform performance using native analytics tools and present insights to senior leadership
• Develop social media toolkits for members and candidates across the DCCC battlefield
• Support rapid response around breaking news, announcements, and major events
• Shape and maintain the committee's brand and visual strategy
• Manage two cross-functional teams composed of one graphic designer and one social media strategist

Requirements

• 4-5 years of either communications, social media, and/or design experience required
• Strong understanding of strategic messaging, as well as best practices for communicating on social platforms
• Fluency in a wide variety of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and YouTube
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft social copy quickly for rapid response purposes
• Experience in graphic design and video editing, with knowledge of Canva, Kapwing, and/or Figma being a major plus
• A great and flexible attitude for a dynamic, campaign-like environment and pace
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team and collaborate with many strategic partners
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with Members, candidates, and staff at all levels

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues 
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC 
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC 
• Monthly mobile phone stipend 
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Resource Groups 

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: 

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability,  actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status,  genetic information, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.