Vertical Platforms Manager @ Democratic National Committee

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The Democratic National Committee is looking for a talented and creative TikTok expert to create high-performing videos for the platform and manage the @TheDemocrats TikTok account. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for defining the DNC’s TikTok strategy and growing DNC accounts and may also contribute content to Instagram and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

Create multiple, high-performing videos each week for TikTok
Constantly track performance data and share learnings with the digital team
Independently oversee the production of videos from initial idea to publishing
Keep up with platform trends and constantly come up with new, high-potential ideas
Work with members of the video and social team to brainstorm new concepts, create a release schedule, and establish benchmarks for success
Pitching, directing, and editing videos for Democratic elected officials
Cover events, such as rallies and town halls
Film explainers and breaking news react videos for DNC Tiktok
Film selfie-style content and explainer videos
Establish effective ways to use footage from live streams, press conferences, and events, as well as news coverage, to create high-performing videos
Significantly grow the DNC’s TikTok accounts

Requirements

Chronically online TikTok user
Significant experience creating successful videos for TikTok
Proficiency in mobile-first editing applications, such as CapCut and Kapwing
Deep knowledge of platform trends and viral formats
Experience staffing/directing principals, elected officials, and on-camera talent
Experience creating effective strategies for growing a TikTok account
Experience effectively directing on-camera talent
Comfortable being on camera and featured on the account
The ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations
The ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with others
The desire to create informative and persuasive videos that inspire viewers to support Democratic candidates and causes

The starting salary for the Vertical Platforms Manager position is $68,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave

Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee

Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase

Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan

Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

Vertical Platforms Manager

Digital Media, Social Media Strategy

Democratic National Committee

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