The Digital Director will lead all social media and digital content for the Quigley for Chicago campaign, shaping how voters experience and connect with the candidate and campaign online.
This is an integral role the campaign is intentionally investing in as a central, strategic function. The ideal Digital Director is someone excited to get to know, and then share with the city, the authentic Mike Quigley—his voice, instincts, and personality—and translate that into creative, engaging content that is fun, joyful, and compelling, while clearly communicating his vision and showcasing his outsized qualifications to lead Chicago.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy across all social media platforms that follows a strict and strategic cadence and frequency
Lead the creation of and post engaging, creative, and high-quality social media content (photo, video, written, live video)
Balance creative storytelling with clear communication of policy positions and Mike’s extensive experiences/history of results-driven public service
Build and manage day-to-day social media interactions with engaged viewers across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, BlueSky, Substack and YouTube
Staff the candidate to capture real-time content and moments
Collaborate closely with senior staff to ensure message alignment across all campaign communications
Monitor trends, analytics, and platform performance to continuously optimize strategy
Support rapid response and real-time digital messaging around campaign events and news
Maintain a consistent, compelling, and distinctive campaign brand online
Manage the campaign fellows program alongside the Field Director to empower fellows to participate in the brainstorming, creation and editing or social media content
Amplify content generated by Mike’s official duties as a member of Congress
Experience, Skills, and Characteristics
Strong understanding of social media strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling
Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly draft compelling copy for a variety of mediums
Experience with video production and editing (CapCut, Adobe, Canva, or similar tools)
Strong creative instincts and a sharp eye for tone, pacing, and storytelling
Ability to deeply understand and reflect a candidate’s authentic voice and personality
Excitement about building a bold, unique and creative campaign
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Substantial body of work publicly available for reference
Preferably possesses experience on large political campaigns in media, communications or digital content creation/management
Salary: $5000 / Monthly, additional stipend for health insurance
Job Type: Full-time, May 2026 - April 2027
Location: Chicago, IL
How to Apply: Email your resume and a brief statement of interest to** friendsofmikequigley@gmail.com**. Selected applicants will be invited to a phone interview, followed by an in-person interview.
This campaign is an equal opportunity employer excited about and committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team that reflects the entirety of our city. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented communities. We do not discriminate on any protected basis.