Job Description

Organization

U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC

Position Title

Digital Director

Position Type

Full-time

Position Location

Washington, DC

Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.

Position Descrip tion

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has an immediate need to hire an experienced, full-time Digital Director in Washington, D.C.

Job Expectations:

As Digital Director, you will be responsible for recognizing opportunities and building digital communications programs and campaigns in support of the Committee’s communications strategy. Your work will focus on building smart, sophisticated, and measurable programs and campaigns that support both short- and long-term goals and meet rapid response needs. This will include outlining content plans, producing digital content, developing editorial calendars, drafting various digital communications products (e.g., social media posts, graphics, video scripts) and working with policy staff to ensure content is timely and accurate. Understanding digital amplification strategies, audience segmentation, and algorithms across platforms is important for this role. This position requires the ability to work outside of normal office hours, including nights and weekends, when needs arise.

Salary Level/Range: The salary range for the Digital Director role is $75,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:

• Designs and implements comprehensive digital communications strategies that promote the Committee’s policies and priorities.

• Manages all social media channels and web content to ensure all platforms are adequately maintained and up to date.

• Identifies and pitches new ways to engage with digital audiences and content creators.

• Oversees digital editorial calendars to manage the Committee’s digital media accounts.

• Educates, trains, and amplifies digital content use among Committee member offices.

• Leads the crafting of compelling digital content that furthers the Committee’s short- and long-term goals.

• Stays informed on the social media trends impacting the Committee’s communications efforts and strategies.

• Prepares the Ranking Member for all audio and video clips for social platforms.

• Develops digital media kits for Committee member offices.

• Compiles regular reports on digital analytics to distribute to Committee staff.

• Builds connections with Committee member office staff to satisfy digital content requests, earn trust, and identify opportunities for coordinated campaigns across Committee and member office accounts.

• Assists in drafting statements, press releases, and talking points, and performs other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of work experience in relevant digital content programs and social media management.

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following fields: digital content development, social media management, online analytics, graphic design, and video production.

• Self-driven with a proven ability to set strategy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Curiosity about new channels and technology.

• Comfort with tight deadlines and quick-turn projects.

Preferences :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in digital media, mass communications, or similar.

• Agency experience in a digital role.

• Comfort and track record in rapid response and/or crisis scenarios.

• Experience working in fast-paced political environments.

Applicant Instructions:

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio including social copy, video, and graphic design (e.g., social media graphic, infographic, factsheet) to HouseAgDemJobs@mail.house.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary Level/Range

$75,000 - $90,000

How to Apply

The referral portal will close either on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever come s first.

Employment Eligibility

The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B)
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law)

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