Content Manager

Talarico for Texas

$84K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years in political communications or digital media
  • Exceptional writing and editorial skills
  • Fluency in various new media platforms including social media
  • Familiarity with the evolving digital media landscape
  • Strong organizational competency for managing multiple projects
  • Ability to maintain speed and quality under pressure
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Draft and storyboard engaging digital content
  • Tailor content for diverse online media platforms
  • Create timely, viral content linked to current events
  • Collaborate with production team for content compatibility

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Content Manager to join our communications team and support the ideation and drafting of digital content capable of breaking through an increasingly fragmented and fast-moving new media environment.

Responsibilities
  • Draft and storyboard digital content capable of translating messaging and policy priorities into compelling, accessible narratives tailored to diverse online audiences
  • Adapt content drafts for the unique needs of every type of new media platform - including non-traditional online spaces capable of reaching audiences who don't frequently engage in politics
  • Identify and execute creative opportunities for real-time, viral content tied to news cycles and cultural moments
  • Collaborate with team members responsible for content production (videographers, editors, etc.) to ensure content drafts are compatible with the desired production outputs

Requirements

Qualifications
  • 1+ year of experience in political communications, digital media, or a related field
  • Exceptional writing skills and strong editorial judgement
  • Fluent in new media platforms, social media, Reddit, Substack, and others
  • Deep familiarity with the evolving digital media landscape, including video trends and platform-specific best practices
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to balance speed with quality in a rapidly adapting political environment
  • Willingness to work nights and some weekends

Benefits

Reports to: Deputy Director for Creative Content

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary: $7,000 per month

Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave

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