What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vertical Platforms Manager position at Democratic National Committee?
Washington, DC (DNC HQ)
Mobilization (Digital) /
Full-Time /
On-Site
The Democratic National Committee is looking for a talented and creative TikTok expert to create high-performing videos for the platform and manage the @TheDemocrats TikTok account. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for defining the DNC’s TikTok strategy and growing DNC accounts and may also contribute content to Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
Responsibilities:
- Create multiple, high-performing videos each week for TikTok
- Constantly track performance data and share learnings with the digital team
- Independently oversee the production of videos from initial idea to publishing
- Keep up with platform trends and constantly come up with new, high-potential ideas
- Work with members of the video team and social team to brainstorm new concepts, create a release schedule, and establish benchmarks for success
- Pitching, directing, and editing videos for Democratic elected officials
- Cover events, such as rallies and town halls
- Film explainers and breaking news react videos for DNC Tiktok
- Film selfie-style content and explainer videos
- Establish effective ways to use footage from live streams, press conferences, and events, as well as news coverage, to create high-performing videos
- Significantly grow the DNC’s TikTok account
Requirements:
- Significant experience creating successful videos for TikTok
- Proficiency in mobile-first editing applications, such as CapCut and Kapwing
- Deep knowledge of platform trends and viral formats
- Experience staffing/directing principals, elected officials, and on-camera talent
- Experience creating effective strategies for growing a TikTok account
- Experience effectively directing on-camera talent
- Comfortable being on camera and featured on the account
- The ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations
- The ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with others
- The desire to create informative and persuasive videos that inspire viewers to support Democratic candidates and causes
The starting salary for the Vertical Platforms Manager position is $72,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 13, 2026. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including: Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leaveHealth and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employeeSupplementary vision plans available to employees for purchaseUp to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) planPre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
Salary : $72,000
