Platforms Associate: Rapid Response

The JB for Governor Campaign is seeking a Platforms Associate: Rapid Response to create and publish timely, engaging content that capitalizes on breaking news, trending conversations, long-term campaign priorities and messaging, and real-time opportunities across digital platforms. This role will create and draft content for platforms including X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.

Location: Chicago, IL (this position may travel as needed)
Reports to: Content Manager
Salary range: $72,500

Role Overview
This role is responsible for monitoring the social media landscape, identifying opportunities to join relevant online conversations, and producing high-quality content under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent news judgment, and can quickly create platform-native content while maintaining brand voice, accuracy, and strategic messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day content creation, publishing, and community engagement on X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.
• Monitor breaking news, opposition messaging, and trending conversations in real time to identify rapid-response opportunities.
• Draft and publish rapid-response content under tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy, brand voice, and strategic messaging.
• Track opposition activity and flag emerging threats or opportunities to the Content Manager and digital team.
• Coordinate with the communications team to ensure real-time content is aligned with official campaign positions and talking points, as well as the research team to ensure content is factually accurate and substantiated before publishing.
• Engage with supporters, reporters, validators, and public figures on text-based platforms as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to insert the campaign into trending conversations and cultural moments.
• Monitor platform conversations and sentiment to surface insights for the broader team.
• Implement growth strategies and track key engagement and performance metrics on assigned platforms.
• Stay updated on platform trends, algorithm changes, and new features across X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.
• Contribute to cross-team projects and support other campaign digital needs during high-priority moments, including event coverage and content production.

About You

• You are extremely online, closely tracking the news cycle, political landscape, and cultural conversations in real time.
• You can write fast, accurately, and in a voice that isn't yours — and make it sound natural.
• You have strong instincts for what will land on text-based platforms like X (Twitter), Threads, and Bluesky.
• You are comfortable making real-time editorial decisions and know when to post and when to escalate.
• You pay close attention to accuracy, tone, and detail — especially under deadline pressure.
• You are organized and can manage multiple priorities while staying responsive to breaking developments.
• You understand that political campaign work often requires flexibility, including occasional long hours or weekend work.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce accurate content under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and emerging digital trends.
• Experience with social publishing, monitoring, and analytics tools.
• Basic graphic design and short-form video editing skills are preferred.
• Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours when major news or events require rapid content development.
• Experience managing social media or digital communications.
• Familiarity with news monitoring, opposition research, or political communications is a plus.

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How To Apply
Please submit your resume to apply. Applicants should include 2–3 examples of social media content they have written, managed, or supported (please specify your role/participation). Samples, personal accounts, or side-projects are fine. Links, PDFs, and/or screenshots of posts are all acceptable. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview on a rolling basis.

 

JB for Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal record information (except where permitted under applicable law), or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.