Embedded Social Media Strategist

For this unique position that will be on the front lines of a competitive statewide campaign, The Prosper Group seeks a Social Media Strategist to serve as the social media rapid response point of contact for the Kemp for Governor campaign.  You must be witty, creative, fast paced, and love politics with a desire to “clap back” at opponents. This position will be embedded with the Kemp for Governor campaign and serve as the eyes and ears on the ground to help drive social media strategy, manage and plan content, and take charge to run approvals on a variety of content across social, email, texting, and other digital channels.

Looking for an eager individual with 2+ years’ experience working within political comms, political marketing agency, political campaigns, and/or advocacy groups/organizations.

This person must have the desire to make in impact in conservative politics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the specialist who develops organic social media content across multiple social channels.
• Identify social media opportunities by keeping abreast of local, state, and national political news.
• Quickly develop political messaging and create social media content such as short format video, graphics and “meme quality” content that capitalizes on current events, pop culture and political news.
• Identify and manage photo and video assets, including basic graphic video editing for posting on social media, and be ready to communicate content ideas to a supporting team of graphic and video designers.
• Work closely with other team members at Prosper Group to service this political campaign.

Qualifications

• Ability to work and live in Georgia for a full-time presence at the campaign headquarters.
• Possesses a strong interest and passion in conservative politics.
• Basic ability to edit short videos and graphics or have the ability to learn quickly.
• Preferred experience with social media management tools and video editing tools.
• Self-starter with excellent organization skills.
• Possesses excellent writing skills, able to communicate clearly and have a great attention to detail.
• Experience with multiple social media platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, and verbal and written communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced schedule with high volume of work, ever-changing goals, times, and tasks.

Additional Information

This is contract position with potential for full-time hire.

Please include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of references
• Salary requirement