We are seeking a Digital Account Associate with an Opposition Research focus to support organic social media and marketing efforts for political and public affairs clients in a professional agency environment. This is a client-facing entry-level role ideal for a team-oriented individual with a strong research background who lives and breathes online communication and is willing to dive into the political landscape on social media
This role will work closely with the Digital Strategist Organic Accounts and in direct coordination with Digital Political and Opposition Research teams to help translate research political and messaging insights into timely disciplined organic social and email content.
- Prior experience on a political campaign comms or opposition research role
- Familiarity with political tracking research databases or media monitoring tools
- Comfortable tracking and clipping: you can spot the line pull the clip grab receipts and package it fast
- Fluent in the language of the internet: hooks framing memes/visual trends
- Exposure to organic social media management or digital communications
- Willingness to jump in and tackle new responsibilities
- Understanding of rapid-response workflows and message approvals
- Support client-facing organic social needs in a professional responsive and detail-oriented manner
- Thrives in rapid-response workflows: approvals and same-day turnarounds
- Contribute to a collaborative team-first culture especially during rapid-response moments
Key Responsibilities:
Support day-to-day organic social media oversight and upkeep across platforms including X Facebook and Instagram flagging newsworthy items to client teams
Draft and refine social copy that reflects approved messaging local political context and opposition research insights
Schedule content and maintain calendars across multiple client accounts
Monitor local and state political news opposition activity and online discourse to identify content opportunities
Assist in onboarding new clients ensuring a smooth transition and well-documented setup that is consistent with our standard operating procedures
Assist account managers and associates in executing digital marketing services beyond organic management (email marketing paid ad copywriting and website upkeep) across all clients
Maintain and update content calendars and performance reporting dashboards to ensure timely delivery of digital content
What success looks like:
- You have demonstrated you are a fast learner and extremely detail-oriented with zero typos
- You have demonstrated an eagerness to take on and develop client voice and messaging in your day-to-day work
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience required
2-3 years experience with:
Political campaigns or research background
Google Suite Microsoft Office products (most notably Word and Excel) and basic design editing tools (Canva Opus) are preferred.
CRM (Salesforce Bloomerang Kindful) and online fundraising platform (WinRed Anedot) experience is a plus.
Experience with Sprout Social Iterable or clip-pulling software (Grabian Meltwater) is a bonus
Key Characteristics:
Versatile hard worker
Powerful copywriting skills
Immaculate attention to detail
Creative thinker
Deadline-driven and organized
Required Experience:
IC
ColdSpark is a full service digital consulting firm specializing in Political Campaigns, Public Affairs and Digital Strategy. Ready to ignite a spark?