Josh Turek for Iowa is looking for a Video Manager for the 2026 election cycle. As part of the campaign’s digital team, this person will report to the Digital Director and Campaign Manager. A successful candidate will have strong video capturing and editing skills with a deep understanding of the digital landscape.
Location: This person will be expected to relocate to Des Moines, Iowa ASAP
Salary:$6,000 - $7,500
Responsibilities include:
Working closely with the digital team to pitch, film, and edit video concepts
Staffing on the road to capture and cataloging video content at campaign events.
Working closely with the digital team to pitch, film, and edit video concepts
Assisting in identifying new media opportunities and non-traditional social strategies across platforms like Reddit, LinkedIn, and Youtube
Help develop the campaign’s vertical video program across channels like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
Implementing the digital communications strategy; draft and post across social platforms like X, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok that uplifts the campaign’s core message
Work closely with the communications team to apply messaging across digital channels
Perform other duties as needed
Qualified candidates will have:
1-3 years of digital content experience on a political campaign, political committee, non-profit, or comparable organization
Senate campaign experience is not required, but strongly preferred
Expertise with videography and video editing software, including Premiere or CapCut required
Be highly creative and ready to tell stories in a unique way
Have strong writing skills, with proven ability to write in multiple “voices”
Strong attention to detail with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
An ability to reprioritize quickly to respond to breaking news and the changing online environment
An understanding of campaign comms strategy and strong political instincts
A commitment to a no-drama attitude
To apply, please send your resume to info@turek4iowa.com with the subject line: LAST NAME - Video Manager
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.