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Senior Reporter, Political Influence

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$27.75 - $37.75/hr

They will profile the outside actors -- political operatives, donors, and advocacy groups -- who are exerting influence, as well as administrators, faculty, and trustees navigating the pressure. They ...

Work with top political operatives and elected officials Skills: * Ability to write effective copy timely and express political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage ...

This role requires a disciplined operator who thrives in structured environments, values clean systems, and understands that political influence depends on both backend precision and effective public ...

This role requires a disciplined operator who thrives in structured environments, values clean systems, and understands that political influence depends on both backend precision and effective public ...

Work with top political operatives and elected officials Skills: * Ability to write effective copy timely and express political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage ...

Work with top political operatives and elected officials Skills: * Ability to write effective copy timely and express political views in writing * Excellent time management skills needed to manage ...

You don't need to be a political operative to work here, but you should have a keen awareness of the broader ecosystem Echelon Insights operates in. * You use AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and ...

You don't need to be a political operative to work here, but you should have a keen awareness of the broader ecosystem Echelon Insights operates in. * You use AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and ...

The Political Compliance Manager will provide Political Action Committee (PAC) and lobbying ... Develop detailed operating procedures for each client. * Train clients on the proper use of the ...

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How much do political operative jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for political operative in the United States is $27.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Political Operative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Operative, you need a solid understanding of political strategy, campaign management, and public policy, often supported by a degree in political science or a related field. Familiarity with voter data analytics platforms, social media management tools, and campaign finance systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and networking skills help you build relationships and respond effectively to fast-changing political environments. These competencies are crucial for driving successful campaigns, influencing public opinion, and achieving organizational goals in the highly competitive political arena.

What are political operatives?

Political operatives are professionals who work behind the scenes in political campaigns, organizations, or parties to help strategize, coordinate, and execute political activities. They handle tasks such as campaign management, voter outreach, opposition research, fundraising, and communications. Political operatives play a crucial role in shaping campaign strategies and helping candidates or causes achieve their goals by leveraging their knowledge of the political process and public opinion.

What are some common challenges faced by political operatives during election campaigns?

Political operatives often encounter fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, requiring them to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and unexpected developments. Managing multiple stakeholders, from campaign staff to volunteers and media, can be demanding and necessitates strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, operatives must remain resilient in the face of public scrutiny and high-pressure situations, especially as Election Day approaches. Balancing strategic planning with day-to-day crisis management is a frequent challenge in this role.
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Infographic showing various Political Operative job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,834 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Programs & Political Manager

Higher Heights

Washington, DC โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Location:ย Remoteย ย 
Reports To: Political Director /ย Vice President of Programsย 
Job Type: Full-Time, Exemptย 

Salary Range:ย $65,000 -ย $70,000ย 

Aboutย Higher Heightsย 

Higher Heights is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to harnessing Blackย womenโ€™s collectiveย political power to elect Black women, influenceย electionsย and advance progressive policies.ย ย ย ย 

Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)4 organization, and its sister organization, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a 501(c)3 areย strategicallyย growing andย reconfiguringย itsย team.ย ย ย 

Position Overviewย 

Theย Programs and Politicalย Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the organizationโ€™s politicalย data organizationย and establishingย beneficialย politicalย partnershipsย which playย a key role in strategic directionย and executionย This position manages political intelligence, oversees electoral landscape analysis, tracks candidate pipelines, and buildsย partnershipsย to ensure the organization is resourcing the right candidates at the right time. Theyย willย possessย experience and insights into best practices for research,ย pollingย and analysis while being able to merge those details into actionableย political tactics and messaging.ย Theย Political Manager will collect, analyze, and present political and electoral data to guide endorsements, candidate recruitment, programming, and resource allocation.ย 

This role is ideal for someone who is data-driven, politically savvy, and passionate about expanding representation at all levels of government.ย 

Key Responsibilitiesย 

Political Landscape Managementย 

  • Under the guidance of the National Programsย and Political Director,ย monitorย local, state, and federal political landscapes, including electoral calendars, emerging opportunities, redistricting impacts, and shifts in politicalย and electoralย dynamics.ย 

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of priority states, races, and offices alignedย with Higher Heightsโ€™ catchment.ย 

  • Produceย timelyย politicalย andย electoral memos, briefs, and alerts forย Higher Heightsย Politicalย Actionย Committeeย (HHย PAC), executiveย leadership andย acrossย theย organization.ย 

  • As needed, and under the National Programsย and Political Directorโ€™s direction, track legislation, politicalย and electoralย trends, and power-building opportunities relevant toย Black womenย voters, elected leaders,ย candidatesย and candidatesย consideringย running forย higher office.ย 

Leadershipย Pipeline & Supportย 

  • Lead the management and strategic useย of the candidate pipeline database, applying independent judgment to assess, prioritize, and track prospective candidates, current candidates, and alumni in alignment with organizational politicalย strategy. Conductย research on potential candidatesโ€™ viability, political environment, andย ecosystem ofย support.ย 

  • Assisting the National Programsย and Political Directorย withย candidateย vetting processes andย preparingย briefing packets for leadership andย HH PAC.ย 

  • Support candidate onboarding and ongoing engagement to ensure they are fully resourcedย 

  • Support the implementation of leadership development andย trainingย programingย 

  • Workย across teams to development and implement ongoing engagement with members and stakeholders through virtual and in-person activations, including volunteer opportunities, GOTV efforts, and election-night events, in coordination with cross-departmental teams.ย 

Data & Research Managementย 

  • Oversee collectionย andย analysis of political, demographic, and voter data to inform organizational strategy.ย 

  • Develop dashboards and reports to visualize emerging trends, candidate progress, and overall landscape conditions.ย 

  • Provide strategic leadership for the #BlackWomenRun database, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and cross-system alignment to inform organizational decision-making. Strategicย Planning & Cross-Department Supportย 

  • Collaborate with theย Higher Heightsโ€™ Communications, Development and Office of the Presidentย teams to ensure landscape data informs strategy, messaging, and training.ย 

  • Support endorsement,ย resourceย allocation,ย and other cross-departmental needsย withย data and research.ย 

  • Provide guidance on targeting, district dynamics, and competitive assessments for key races.ย 

  • Contribute to development of multi-year politicalย and programย strategies, goals, and metrics for the organization.ย 

Relationship Managementย 

  • Build andย maintainย relationships with partner organizations, political operatives, party committees, and community stakeholders.ย 

  • Identifyย collaborativeย opportunitiesย for information sharing,ย dataย utilizationย ofย third-partyย tools andย platforms,ย and the assessment of resource allocation.ย 

  • Ensure open communication loops between candidates, staff, and partners.ย 

Qualificationsย 

  • 4โ€“6 years of experience in political campaigns, political data/analytics, advocacy organizations, or electoral strategy.ย 

  • Strong understanding of U.S. electoral systems, political dynamics, and campaign operations.ย 

  • Demonstrated experience with political research, data analysis, or voter file tools (Airtable, etc.).ย 

  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear political briefs, memos, and analyses.ย 

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.ย 

  • Strong relationship-building abilities and comfort working with candidates and senior stakeholders.ย 

  • Commitment to advancing representation and supporting candidates from historically underrepresented communities.ย 

Compensation & Benefitsย 

  • Salary:ย $65,000 -ย 70,000 -ย commensurateย with experience.ย 

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.ย 

  • Paid time off, holidays, and professional development support.ย 

  • Flexible/remote-friendly work environment.ย 

How to Applyย 

Submitย through hiring portal.ย Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.ย 

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