Careers

About New Politics:

Now, more than ever, we need leaders committed to putting country before party, and service before self. Republican or Democrat, our democracy, and our country, desperately need our best leaders running for office – ones who forged their skills serving the country – to restore faith and trust throughout our politics.

New Politics was founded in 2013 to transform government by recruiting, developing, and electing servant leaders with the highest caliber of integrity, courage, and empathy. At a time when the number of service veterans in Congress is at an all-time low, New Politics is working to help servant leaders overcome the traditional barriers to entering the political arena.

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New Politics recruits, develops, incubates, elects, and advises candidates and their campaigns.

We are there to support our candidates throughout the entirety of their journey. Since 2016 we have supported over 400 campaigns and had over 200 victories.

Our Need:

We're seeking an External Communications Specialist with 2-4 years of experience to lead our digital media work across all platforms and support internal departmental communication needs.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Digital Content Creation and Management
  • Manage the process to create weekly digital content (graphics, videos, and copy) – from idea to execution, and everything in between.
  • Think big and detailed – generate ideas and get in the weeds of editing
  • Think strategically – connect content to program and audience goals  
  • Manage all aspects of the process – internal, external, and vendors
  • Develop and manage social media presence for New Politics and New Politics Leadership Academy
• Website Content and Management
  • Create web pages and manage site-wide edits
  • Convert project plans into inspiring copy and visuals
  • Design user journeys to increase engagement and conversions
• Social Media Strategy and Analyticssome
  • Utilize social media management programs to increase engagement
  • Apply a deep understanding of social platforms and current trends
  • Use analytics tools for various social media platforms
  • Analyze content performance and optimize future content

• Project Management and Collaboration
  • Project manage digital content development
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously as the point person for all details and deliverables
  • Work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders, staff, and consultants

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The ideal candidate has the following skills/experience:

• Chronically online, think: up-to-date with the latest TikTok trends and how to engage our online audience via all social platforms
• Social media enthusiast with demonstrated expertise in building and sustaining online communities
• Obsessed with likes, clicks, and engagement
• Two or more cycles(s) of political campaign experience in communications OR at least two years  of experience working at a political, non-profit, or issue-advocacy organization in media or communications
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt the brand tone of voice appropriately for social media; editorial and copywriting experience mandatory
• Creative thinker and problem solver who can clearly articulate creative ideas, productively reframe challenges to highlight opportunities, and offer clear solutions
• Established ability to execute digital design components
• General understanding of U.S. politics and current events
• People person with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Please Note: This is a new role in a revamped department and requires an individual with a “yes!” mindset who is comfortable working with ambiguity

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The following additional skills are not required but strongly desired:

• Experience in political communications
• Basic video editing skills
• Experience with email marketing and management
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce and Webflow)

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Any member of the New Politics team should possess the following characteristics:

• Represent and “live” the NP values of servant leadership: courage, integrity, and empathy
• Growth mindset, openness to feedback, and desire to grow with the team
• Comfort in a direct, feedback- and results-oriented culture
• Thrives in an ambiguous, evolving environment
• Hustle, grit, and perseverance
• Ability to think critically and make decisions
• Ability to problem solve and execute solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities
• Commitment to mission and belief in the theory of change that states servant leadership will transform our politics and revitalize our democracy

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Salary and Benefits: New Politics offers generous health benefits, group life insurance, FSA and Dependent FSA, cell reimbursement, flexible vacation policy, professional coaching, professional development opportunities, competitive paid family/medical leave, and 401K matching. Starting salary at 70,000 USD and is commensurate with experience.

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This is a remote position with potential opportunities to work in co-working spaces.  

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Occasional travel, as well as evening and weekend work, may be required as job duties demand.

If interested, please send your resume and portfolio to apply@newpolitics.org with the subject line: External Communications Specialist

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