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Democratic Governors Association (DGA) · 1 month ago

Digital Director

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $210K/yr

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking a Digital Director for the 2026 election cycle. The Digital Director will manage the grassroots fundraising program and oversee the creation of digital content to support Democratic Governors and campaigns, collaborating closely with senior staff to achieve ambitious goals.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the senior digital strategist for the DGA, and as a member of the DGA’s senior staff team

Manage a department comprised of three core functions:

Manage the entire DGA grassroots fundraising program with a team of strategic consultants and in-house staff by means of email, online advertising, direct mail, telemarketing, and SMS; to maximize grassroots fundraising revenue by growing all grassroots fundraising audiences through paid and organic list growth strategies

Manage the entire DGA digital communications channels, including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others with the goal of promoting Democratic Governors and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates

Manage a creative team to execute high-quality content, including design, video, website development, and online copywriting, for the Democratic Governors, our affiliated entities, and in support of our campaigns

Manage a multimillion-dollar budget and project fundraising and spending in collaboration with the compliance department and the finance department

Work with DGA vendors to execute projects as well as work within the Democratic digital ecosystem to advocate for and promote Democratic Governors and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates

Work with DGA Leadership to align digital assets, program, and messaging to help advance both the organization and democratic candidates for Governor

Oversee and manage the DGA’s grassroots fundraising budget, working closely with internal leadership team and consultants to track financial benchmarks and program deliverables

Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Executive Director and/or other senior DGA leadership

Qualification

Digital fundraising managementDigital content creationOnline advertising platformsDirect response writingCampaign experienceTeam managementCommitment to Democratic causesEmerging technologiesDirect mail fundraising

Required

Experience managing a large, multi-tiered team, with a demonstrated commitment to fostering staff at all levels

At least 3-4 cycles of high-level digital experience, including at least 2 cycles of statewide campaign experience as a digital director (gubernatorial preferred). Equivalent experience at a digital firm will be considered

Strong experience managing successful, large-scale, online fundraising operations for Democratic political campaigns, political committees, and/or like-minded organizations

Strong experience working with a senior leadership team to execute the goals of the organization

Strong familiarity with online advertising platforms such as Google, Facebook, and others

Strong experience writing for direct response, including email, ad writing, and social media platforms

Strong experience creating and reviewing digital content such as websites, images, video, etc

Demonstrated interest and commitment to Democratic candidates and causes

Demonstrated interest and commitment to master emerging technologies

Experience managing direct mail and telemarketing fundraising is a plus

A minimum of two years of experience as a statewide digital director, or similar expertise running large-scale fundraising, social, creative, and digital programs, at least one cycle working on a gubernatorial campaign is a plus

Benefits

100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents

Up to 4% 401(k) matching program

Employer paid phone bill

Other employee benefits

Company

Democratic Governors Association (DGA)

Founded in 1983, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is an independent voluntary political organization organized to support Democratic governors and candidates across the nation.

Founded in 1983