Elissa for DC: Digital Strategist

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

APPLICATION LINK
elissa.silverman@gmail.com

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

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