Deputy Director – Digital

States United Democracy Center

. Lead States United Democracy Center’s digital strategy .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading integrated digital communications strategies, managing digital content development, and analyzing digital performance metrics. Proficient in project management, mentoring digital teams, and ensuring a consistent brand identity across various digital channels.

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Digital Communications StrategyProject ManagementDigital AnalyticsContent Management SystemsPaid Digital Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Digital Content DevelopmentWriting and EditingPerformance MeasurementAudience Insights AnalysisCampaign Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WordPressAsanaDigital Performance ToolsSocial Media PlatformsEmail Marketing Tools

Industry Keywords

Digital StrategyCivic EngagementPublic PolicyElectionsCoalition Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead States United Democracy Center’s digital strategy
Oversee digital content development, including written content, graphics, and audio/video, for social media, web, and email
Manage, guide, mentor, and provide project management support to digital team staff
Collaborate with program staff, communications colleagues, and external partners on digital communications plans
Support reports, research, events, announcements, rapid response needs, and other key initiatives
Manage the organization’s digital brand and visual identity
Establish and maintain creative standards and review digital content and campaign assets
Ensure a consistent, accessible, and audience-centered experience across digital channels
Oversee paid digital campaigns
Analyze digital performance, audience insights, engagement metrics, and campaign results
Inform content strategy, channel investments, and future communications decisions
Support budget management, vendor oversight, and strategic planning
Establish digital communications best practices, including audience listening, experimentation, performance reporting, and channel optimization
Monitor emerging digital trends, platform changes, audience behaviors, and innovative communications approaches
Report to the Director of Communications and lead the Digital Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, or a similar field
Ten (10) or more years working in digital communications
At least four (4) years of experience managing and mentoring digital staff, consultants, and vendors
Demonstrated experience leading integrated digital communications strategies across social media, web, and email
Experience directing paid digital campaigns and developing multimedia content
Strong writing and editing skills, adapting messages for different audiences and digital platforms
Strong project management skills and ability to allocate and optimize resources
Strong understanding of digital analytics and performance measurement
Familiarity with content management systems, including WordPress
Experience using project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms
Ability to manage competing priorities and rapid response campaigns
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, partner organizations, and external stakeholders
Willingness and ability to work beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and/or more than 40 hours a week as necessary
Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10-15% travel time
Cover letter required
Preferred: Experience related to elections, voting, democracy, public policy, government, rule of law, misinformation, or civic engagement
Preferred: Experience working with state and local officials
Preferred: Experience in coalition environments and coordinating communications across multiple organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental plans
Matching retirement plans
Remote work within the United States
Travel to attend organizational and team meetings and conferences, and other travel as needed