Josh Turek for Iowa: Digital Director for US Senate Campaign

Josh Turek for Iowa: Digital Director for US Senate Campaign

Des Moines, IA

$10,000 (Monthly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Josh Turek for Iowa

Digital

Campaign

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Job Description

Josh Turek for Iowa is looking for a Digital Director for the 2026 election cycle. As part of the campaign's senior staff, this person will manage and execute the digital strategy, working closely with the Campaign Manager, Communications Director, Finance Director, and digital consultants. A successful candidate will have demonstrated success managing large-scale digital programs and has a deep understanding of the digital landscape.

Location: This person will be expected to relocate to Des Moines, Iowa ASAP

Salary: $10,000 / month

Responsibilities include:

• Create and implement the digital fundraising strategy across email, ads, texting, website, bundling, and other channels
• Create and implement the digital communications strategy; draft and post across social platforms like X, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok that uplifts the campaign's core message
• Manage multiple vendors and build a collaborative environment that sets up the digital fundraising program for success
• Build and maintain accurate digital budget and projections that inform cashflow decisions, working closely with the Finance Director and Campaign Manager
• Identify new media opportunities and non-traditional social strategies across platforms like Reddit, LinkedIn, and Youtube
• Develop the campaign's vertical video program across channels like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
• Work closely with the communications team to apply messaging across digital channels
• Track metrics on a weekly basis to make data-driven decisions to grow programs
• Think innovatively to maximize online fundraising opportunities, especially during rapid response and lead digital partner engagement efforts, including creating online toolkits for supporters
• Manage digital approvals, ensuring copy stays on track for timely execution
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualified candidates will have:

• 2+ years managing digital programs on a political campaign, political committee, non-profit, or comparable organization
• Senate campaign experience is not required, but strongly preferred
• Experience developing and managing projections is a plus
• Strong foundation in ActBlue, CRMs like ActionKit or NGP, and SMS platforms like Tatango and Switchboard
• Be highly creative and ready to tell stories in a unique way
• Have strong writing skills, with proven ability to write in multiple "voices"
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• An ability to reprioritize quickly to respond to breaking news and the changing online environment
• An understanding of campaign comms strategy and strong political instincts
• A commitment to a no-drama attitude

To apply, please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line: LAST NAME - Digital Director

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.