POSITION OVERVIEW
Ward 6 Councilmember and Chair of the D.C. Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment Charles Allen seeks a Digital Communications Manager to join his team. The position offers the opportunity to exercise creativity in leading strategic, rapid response and planned content across the office’s active social media platforms, including writing, editing, graphic design, photography, and videography. Among other responsibilities, the Digital Communications Manager will serve as daily content creator for the office’s social media accounts, work as the principal photographer and videographer for the Councilmember in the Wilson Building and the community, develop the office’s far-reaching biweekly newsletters, and maintain and curate the office’s website. A successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to digest complex policies and transform them into lay-friendly information for a variety of audiences, have an advanced graphic design and videography background, and be passionate about public service and politics. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Deputy Chief of Staff to support and strengthen all aspects of the office’s strategic communications, maintaining chief responsibility for the content and growth of the office’s social media platforms
- Serve as principal office photographer and videographer, producing professional and engaging content in-house and on deadline
- Design graphics for social media, event promotion, and more
- Draft bimonthly community newsletter to 20,000 subscribers and grow readership
- Work with the Councilmember and senior staff on media requests, media pitches, and interview coordination and preparation
- Manage the office’s website
- Assist with planning and outreach for virtual and in-person office events, including the winter Ward 6 “Brickie” community awards, summer Ward 6 Week, town halls, community office hours, and community walk-throughs
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to public service and engaging residents with government through accessible communications
- Passion for and interest in fostering a strong, consistent, and polished presence on social media platforms
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail, ability to work independently and proactively, and an understanding of the importance of timing in communications and politics
- Critical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Experience communicating with diverse constituencies and developing an organizational voice
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing political and legislative environments
- Experience with various social media platforms and editing software for photo and video editing and graphic design
- Talent for photo and video composition
- Initiative to support a wide range of responsibilities within the office
- Flexibility and willingness to travel within Ward 6 and the District, including outside of traditional business hours
- Familiarity with Ward 6 and local District issues and history
- At least a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a similar field
- District residency at the time of hiring or within 180 days thereafter
Councilmember Allen is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience of criminal justice system involvement.
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $110,000, depending upon experience
BENEFITS: The Council of the District of Columbia offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; long- and short-term disability insurance; a retirement program with a 3 percent employer match and a 5 percent entirely employer-funded contribution; 13 to 26 days of annual leave, based on years of employment; 13 days of sick leave; 8 weeks of paid family and medical leave; and up to $100/month of Metro benefits and free bikeshare membership.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing and content design samples via email to:
Kate Mitchell, Chief of Staff
Office of Councilmember Charles Allen
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 110
Washington, DC 20004
kmitchell@dccouncil.gov
