Elissa for DC: Digital Strategist

LOCATION

Washington, DC, 20002

SALARY

$70000 - $75000

DESIRED SKILLS

Video Editing, Worked with creators/influencers, Graphic Editing, Managed social media accounts, On the record comms experience

COMPANY

Elissa for DC

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To Apply Send resume and 2-3 writing or social media samples to elissa.silverman@gmail.com

APPLY BY

May 8, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Elissa Silverman, who is running for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council, is looking for a Digital Strategist for the 2026 election cycle. Silverman has a track record from her prior two terms on the Council of getting hard things done, including bringing paid family and medical leave to the District of Columbia.

This is a full-time, paid position based in D.C. An ideal candidate is a team player, who brings great knowledge of social media and video production to the table.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute digital strategy.

  • Draft and edit social content, video scripts, and rapid-response messaging for a small team

  • Spot trends as they emerge and move quickly to capitalize on them.

  • Use data analytics (engagement and insights) daily to measure performance and refine strategy in real time.

  • Meet and build deep relationships with influencers and creators 

  • Manage video production 

  • Flag sensitivities and political landmines proactively.

  • Participate in comms calls and coordinate with fundraising on integrated moments.

  • Oversee the email and text program alongside the candidate

 

Qualifications

  • Exceptional writing skills

  • Experience managing people and building teams from scratch

  • Experience managing vendors and external partners

  • Deep fluency in the online progressive ecosystem

  • Excellent judgment and discretion

 

To Apply

Send resume and 2-3 writing or social media samples to elissa.silverman@gmail.com