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DCCC

Campaign Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

The Campaign Manager will develop, implement, and manage the campaign plan including staff hiring and management, handling consultant communication and deliverables, budgeting, cashflow, political ...

Housing California

Campaign Manager

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Track the political, legislative, and electoral landscape and flag opportunities or risks affecting ... Manage campaign progress and regularly communicate updates to the Strategic Initiatives Director ...

Housing California

Campaign Manager

Sacramento, CA

Track the political, legislative, and electoral landscape and flag opportunities or risks affecting ... Manage campaign progress and regularly communicate updates to the Strategic Initiatives Director ...

OneAmerica

Interim Childcare Campaign Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$72K - $78K/yr

... political credibility, stable and growing funding, and deeply committed leadership and staff. But ... The Interim Child Care Campaign Manager will help advance a growing, immigrant- and women-led ...

OneAmerica

Interim Childcare Campaign Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$72K - $78K/yr

... political credibility, stable and growing funding, and deeply committed leadership and staff. But ... The Interim Child Care Campaign Manager will help advance a growing, immigrant- and women-led ...

HSP Direct

Campaign Copywriter

Ashburn, VA

... political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage multiple projects ... Campaign experience is a plus! If this challenge seems like a great fit for you and you would like ...

HSP Direct

Campaign Copywriter

Ashburn, VA · On-site

... political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage multiple projects ... Campaign experience is a plus! If this challenge seems like a great fit for you and you would like ...

HSP Direct

Campaign Copywriter

Ashburn, VA · On-site

... political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage multiple projects ... Campaign experience is a plus! If this challenge seems like a great fit for you and you would like ...

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How much do political campaign manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for political campaign manager in the United States is $35.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a political campaign manager?

A Political Campaign Manager oversees and coordinates all aspects of a political campaign, including strategy, messaging, fundraising, and voter outreach. They manage staff, volunteers, and communication efforts to ensure the candidate's platform reaches the right audience. Their role involves analyzing polling data, organizing events, and responding to public and media inquiries. Ultimately, they work to maximize voter support and secure a successful election outcome.

What are some common challenges faced by political campaign managers during an election cycle?

Political Campaign Managers often face the challenge of managing tight deadlines, rapidly changing priorities, and high-pressure situations, especially as the election date approaches. They must coordinate teams across messaging, outreach, and fundraising, often with limited resources and a need to adapt quickly to new information or emerging issues. Additionally, navigating complex legal regulations and ensuring compliance with campaign finance laws can require constant vigilance. Staying organized and maintaining team morale are crucial for success throughout the campaign.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a political campaign manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Campaign Manager, you need excellent strategic planning abilities, knowledge of campaign finance laws, and a strong background in political science, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with voter data analysis tools, fundraising platforms, and campaign management software like NGP VAN is often expected. Outstanding soft skills include leadership, adaptability, and effective communication for team coordination and public engagement. These competencies ensure efficient management of campaign operations, resource allocation, and successful message delivery in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

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State Campaign Manager, Public Affairs - AI Campaign

Meta

Menlo Park, CA

$176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 241 rated software companies

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned campaign professional with deep roots in state and local politics who can translate a national campaign vision into tailored, market-specific plans that win — and who thrives in a matrixed environment where success depends on rallying internal cross-functional partners around a shared mission. The ideal candidate has run or managed local and statewide campaigns, built coalitions at the local level, and knows how to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders both inside and outside an organization.As a State Campaign Manager on Meta's Public Affairs team, you will play a critical role in driving one of the company's most strategic initiatives: building public understanding and support for AI at the state and local level. You'll be embedded in an incredibly strong team tackling some of the most important challenges the company faces — and your work will directly shape the campaign's success.In this role, you will quarterback the development and execution of state and local campaign strategy for Meta's AI advocacy efforts, ensuring our message resonates with key audiences — from state legislators and local officials to community stakeholders and grassroots organizations. Equally important, you will serve as the connective tissue across Meta's internal campaign functions — communications, marketing, policy, research, and legal teams to ensure the company's resources are aligned behind your state-level campaign plans.
State Campaign Manager, Public Affairs - AI Campaign Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the single-threaded owner for state and local AI campaign execution, defining the vision and strategy for your designated market(s) and driving cross-functional alignment on the ground.
  • Act as the primary quarterback across Meta's communications, marketing, policy, legal, research, and product teams to ensure seamless campaign execution at the state and local level — synthesizing inputs, driving alignment, and maintaining a unified campaign narrative.
  • Build and maintain strong internal relationships across functions, ensuring that campaign strategies are translated into coordinated state-level action and that cross-functional team insights flow back to inform planning.
  • Develop and execute localized campaign plans — including earned media, paid media, grassroots/grass-roots engagement, and legislative outreach — that advance Meta's AI narrative and priorities at the state and local level.
  • Act as a practical, hands-on campaign leader who can translate strategy into actionable state-level tactics with clear milestones and accountability.
  • Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments related to AI and technology policy, and adapt campaign strategy in real time to address emerging issues.
  • Deploy campaign resources effectively across paid, earned, and grassroots channels to maximize impact in priority states and localities.
  • Convene and lead regular cross-functional syncs to ensure all internal teams are operating from the same playbook, flag dependencies, and drive accountability across workstreams.
  • Build repeatable best practices for state-level campaign execution and cross-functional coordination that can scale across multiple markets.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in political campaigns, public affairs, or government relations, with a strong emphasis on statewide and local campaign management
  • Demonstrated experience managing or serving in a senior role on at least one statewide campaign (gubernatorial, senatorial, ballot initiative, or statewide issue advocacy)
  • Proven track record running field operations, coalition-building, or voter/public engagement programs at the state or local level
  • Experience coordinating across multiple internal functions or departments (e.g., comms, policy, legal, marketing) to deliver integrated campaign outcomes
  • Experience working with or influencing state legislatures, governors' offices, or local government bodies
  • Ability to manage multiple cross-functional workstreams simultaneously with a campaign-speed mindset
  • Comfortable interacting with and influencing senior leadership, elected officials, and diverse community stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Direct experience managing a statewide political campaign (candidate or issue-based) as campaign manager, political director, or field director
  • Proven success operating in a large, matrixed organization where campaign outcomes depend on coordinating across teams you don't directly manage — rallying internal partners through influence, clarity, and shared purpose
  • Experience running state or local issue advocacy campaigns, ideally in technology, innovation, or economic development
  • Track record of building effective grassroots and grasstops coalitions in multiple states or regions
  • Familiarity with the AI policy landscape and the ability to communicate complex technology topics in accessible, locally relevant terms
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a willingness to take initiative, be scrappy, and operate with a high degree of autonomy and judgment
  • Sound strategic instincts combined with hands-on execution — you're as comfortable building a state-level plan as you are leading an internal cross-functional alignment meeting
  • Experience communicating complex policy positions into concise, credible messages for state and local audiences, media, and government officials
  • Broad understanding of the political, economic, and public opinion dynamics that shape state-level policy and decision-making
  • Courage and conviction to challenge and defend ideas, and the adaptability to shift strategy as conditions on the ground evolve

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$176,000/year to $247,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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