Creative Director

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic Governors, is seeking to fill the Creative Director position within the Digital Department. The position will report to the Chief Digital Officer.

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading creative and brand strategy for the DGA as well as supporting Democratic Gubernatorial campaigns in building and executing their own content and creative programs. You’ll work with the DGA Digital Department, the wider DGA team, as well as collaborate with partner campaigns and organizations.

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000 annually before benefits and applicable withholdings, but salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidates who are comfortable handling the following responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

• Overseeing and leading development of the DGA’s online voice and visual brand;
• Developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy to build on the DGA’s brand, expand its reach, and raise the organization’s profile;
• Managing the DGA’s design, video, and social media teams, providing up-to-the-minute feedback on creative projects and identifying opportunities for growth; 
• Producing creative briefs for the DGA’s Content and Creative team and supervising creative approvals by internal and external stakeholders;
• Leading concepting and scriptwriting for the DGA’s digital video program, working with editors to shape videos in progress, and producing video shoots at DGA events;
• Working closely with Democratic gubernatorial campaigns to develop their creative and content programs, and leading production on creative requests from campaigns;
• Supporting other special projects, assignments, and tasks in collaboration with DGA leadership and other DGA departments.

• 3+ campaign cycles or equivalent experience leading successful creative and content operations for Democratic political campaigns, political committees, and/or like-minded organizations;
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate creative concepts clearly and concisely to organizational and campaign staff;
• Skilled at translating political messaging and strategy to video and content formats in a way that fits within the DGA’s greater political landscape and narrative strategy;
• 2+ years of scriptwriting experience for short and long-form videos; 
• Demonstrated success managing a high-volume creative team, including graphic designers, video producers, video editors, and social media staffers; 
• Design and video production background;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines and successfully project manage creative work from start to finish on schedule;

• Proficiency in design, video, and social media best practices and an interest and commitment to master emerging technologies;
• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented while moving in a fast-paced environment;
• Able to lead multiple creative projects moving simultaneously;
• Must be comfortable with long, irregular hours during peak election seasons, including evenings and weekends;
• Passion and commitment to advancing the principles and goals of the nation’s Democratic governors.

Diversity Practices 

The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Closing

This role is based in downtown Washington, DC with a hybrid work protocol. If you’re selected for this role, you’ll be required to be in office 1-2 days a week, and when in-office filming opportunities arise. 

This position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.