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Middlesex County Democratic Organization: Digital Political Content Creator

Job Post, Trenton, NJ, United States


Middlesex County Democratic Organization: Digital Political Content Creator LOCATION: Edison, NJ 8837

SALARY: $80,000-95,000 / Yearly

COMPANY: Middlesex County Democratic Organization

DEPARTMENT: Digital

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Party

Overview The Middlesex County Democratic Organization (MCDO) is seeking a Digital Political Content Creator to manage and execute our online branding and messaging strategy through all forms of digital and online outreach. This role will be responsible for creating compelling digital content (static, animated, and video), amplifying local Democratic candidates, supporting Democratic Party events and campaigns, and helping grow engagement across social media, email, texting, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is politically savvy, highly organized, creative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced political environment, including evenings and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the party’s social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and Bluesky

Create and schedule original content, including graphics, short videos, captions, and stories

Draft concise, on‑message copy for posts, graphics, and digital ads

Support the Party’s broader communications strategy and messaging priorities countywide and alongside local and legislative campaigns

Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and messaging across platforms

Live‑post and provide real‑time coverage of events, conventions, and Election Day activity

Promote Democratic candidates, elected officials, and Party's caucuses and committees

Assist with branding toolkits, graphics, and messaging guidance for local campaigns

Coordinate with campaigns and consultants to amplify key messages and events

Assist with photography, video capture, and content archiving

Draft and edit digital statements, email blasts, and website updates

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

5 years working in digital marketing or commensurate experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work in the United States and in‑person at the Edison office

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality

Above‑average organizational skills

Work well under pressure and able to handle multiple tasks at once

Adapt to changing situations on a daily basis

Commitment to electing Democrats and promoting MCDO’s goals

Access to a reliable mode of transportation, a working laptop, and a cellphone

Advanced and demonstrated skill in the use of computers, including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, Internet research, Canva, Capcut, Facebook Advertising, Loomly, WordPress, Mailchimp; skill in the use of Google applications required

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, problem solve, and make logical conclusions in a fast‑paced, campaign‑like environment

Ability to work independently and as a member of a group

Strong grasp on social networking sites such as Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and other social networking tools as they arise

Able to work irregular hours, including weekends

Working knowledge of local politics

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