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Digital Content Specialist

Working America

Washington, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
80k-80k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Digital Content Specialist at Working America is responsible for implementing media communications projects, supporting content creation, setup, and editing across advertising platforms, and monitoring performance across content channels. The role involves using analytics to track and assess campaign performance and supporting public opinion projects. Working America is a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, advocating for working individuals and organizing those without union benefits, with a mission driven by collective action and a shared economic agenda.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop content for member and campaign communications, including digital ads, video scripts, print materials, text messages, emails, online petitions, and other digital content.
  • Expand the organization s use of social media tools to reach target audiences and grow membership among working-class people across political spectrums.
  • Support experiments and rigorously track outcomes of communications campaigns, including A/B testing email subject lines and web ads.
  • Implement digital engagement strategies to build and retain membership segments, and analyze their effectiveness.
  • Execute, track performance, and analyze digital media plans such as direct response and persuasion advertising campaigns.
  • Support the development of creative assets and conduct keyword and automated bidding research.
  • Regularly develop and publish content, optimizing engagement through channels like social media, email, SMS, and chatbots.
  • Maintain awareness of topics relevant to Working America to carry out duties effectively.
  • Provide cross-functional support for all communications needs.
  • Stay current with industry best practices and evaluate emerging technologies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in digital communications and social media.
  • Ability to set up ads in platforms including Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, and Programmatic DSPs (e.g., StackAdapt, MiQ).
  • Understanding of digital metrics with a proven track record of building approaches across various campaign types.
  • Knowledge of CRMs for running acquisition campaigns (Action Network experience preferred).
  • Understanding of conversion events, pixels, and analytics platforms like Google Analytics 4.
  • Technologically agile mindset, able to adapt to new content creation tools and platforms.
  • Lived or experienced understanding of communities organized by Working America, especially majority female, BIPOC, non-college-educated, and working-class communities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, with flexibility and adaptability.
  • Experience meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
  • Strong personal planning, motivation, and time management skills.
  • Good political judgment and demonstrated interest in the labor movement and social change campaigns.

Nice to Have

  • Communications experience in a labor, progressive, or political campaign environment.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in digital communications and social media (2-4 years).

Benefits & Perks

  • Starting salary of $79,759 with consideration for additional experience and qualifications.
  • Medical insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer contribution.

Working at Working America

Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. The organization values collective action, social justice, and advocacy for working individuals, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, non-conforming individuals, and those with disabilities.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 22, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary80k-80k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About Working America

Website

workingamerica.org

Location

Washington, DC

Industry

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations

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