JOB POSTING
CAMPAIGN ASSOCIATE
Location: Los Angeles, California
Are you looking to create transformational change? Elect leaders who will be a force for good? Alter the status quo? Then join us at J&Z Strategies.
Based in Los Angeles, J&Z Strategies is an award-winning, national Democratic media and campaign consulting firm. In 2020, we played a role in 50 winning campaigns, spanning from working on Super PACs in the U.S. Presidential contest as well as in the Arizona, Colorado and duo of Georgia U.S. Senate races, to a series of state legislative wins across New Mexico and California, along with a number of ballot measures and local races.
We are looking for a passionate, strategic and creative operative to join our growing team in Los Angeles, California.
Summary
J&Z Strategies is seeking a Campaign Associate who will be responsible for helping with strategic communications, as well as assisting with coalition building and creative on an as-needed basis. Associate will also assist in an all-hands-on-deck style with client project management, paid media and assisting with digital media.
Responsibilities
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Work in conjunction with our team on Democratic political campaigns for candidates, independent expenditures and ballot measures, issue advocacy, marketing and advertising efforts;
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Scope of work will primarily be within the firm's Communications department, however responsibilities will span into political and creative departments as well;
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Work directly with clients and/or client staff effectively and efficiently in order to accomplish client objectives and deliverables;
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Help on an as-needed basis with media production for television, digital and radio advertising, including shoot logistics, planning, travel and on-site coordination;
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Craft client content as needed, including but not limited to press releases, social media posts and graphics, candidate questionnaires, and message amplification efforts.
Qualifications
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2-5 years experience working on political campaigns in a communications, campaign management, or paid media capacity;
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An understanding of the mechanics of political campaigns, their functionality, strategy and message execution, as well as a passion for the issues and movements our firm fights for;
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Strong writing and analytical skills, including an ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines;
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Superb organizational skills as well as an ability to prioritize multiple projects while paying close attention to detail;
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A positive, open minded approach, willing to dive in with a no-task-is-too-small attitude.
Preferred Skills
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Ability to speak more than one language
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PDI, NGP/VAN, Slack, G-Suite
Additional Notes: Caveats
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Campaigns are fluid, and duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. J&Z Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
Process
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to christopher@jacobsonzilber.com
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.