Red Cypress Consulting is a worker-owned cooperative providing strategic communications consulting and creative services to help progressive nonprofits, foundations and political organizations win campaigns and shift narratives. Red Cypress’s portfolio is split between local and national/international projects and uses a business model that acknowledges the disparity in resources between national organizations and organizations based in the Deep South and uses tiered pricing to subsidize providing cutting edge communications and creative support to groups that otherwise would not be able to afford it.
Red Cypress Consulting seeks Digital and/or Electoral Strategist contractors to support its clients in leveraging digital technology and/or electoral campaign strategy to win progressive change. ** Digital Strategist** contractors will support Red Cypress clients on projects focused on electoral campaign communications/strategy, including digital advertising.** Electoral Strategist** contractors will support our clients with campaign strategy and messaging and with communications coordination and execution. While we are looking for contractors with experience in both electoral and digital strategy, we are also open to specialized strategist candidates who might have a more narrowed expertise in either area.
This is an ideal freelance, contracting opportunity for an experienced digital organizer, campaigner, or political consultant looking to support progressive electoral campaigns in Louisiana and nationally.
Please complete the form if you are interested in working with Red Cypress as a contractor and you have skills and experience with one or more of the following: digital advertising, electoral campaign communications, electoral campaign strategy.
Job type: Freelance Contractor
Compensation:$70-$95/hr, depending on experience
Location: This is a remote contracting opportunity, with priority given to contractors based in Louisiana.
Desired start period: January 2026
Red Cypress is looking for experienced digital and electoral strategists to support the candidates and campaigns we partner with.
Responsibilities Will Include Some or All of the Following:
Work closely with Red Cypress to run electoral campaigns
Design and execute paid media campaigns
Make recommendations to clients about campaign strategy
Develop and manage budgets and timelines
Oversee creative development, including brainstorming, copywriting and coordination with designers and video producers
Draft press releases, pitch reporters and coordinate interviews
Identify, develop and deploy campaign spokespeople
Develop targeting strategies and pull voter lists from databases like TargetSmart, VAN or Catalist
Required Qualifications:
Experience managing electoral campaigns or electoral digital programs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think strategically
Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Deeply held progressive values and passion for social justice
Equity is at the heart of Red Cypress Consulting. From the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building, we are committed to investing in New Orleans and creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Native New Orleanians, women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people of any religion or nationality and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and Red Cypress Consulting is committed to helping staff develop and grow.