The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) is seeking an innovative, creative and detail-oriented Communications Assistant to support our communications team and help grow DPI’s media presence.
About the Democratic Party of Illinois
The Democratic Party of Illinois is dedicated to electing Democrats at all levels across Illinois while building the most active, inclusive, and diverse party possible.
What Will You Do?
The Communications Assistant is a key role in strengthening DPI’s communications and digital strategy. This position will work closely with DPI’s Communications Director, Digital Director, and communications intern(s) to support media outreach, social media, and digital organizing efforts.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starting team player who is a strong writer with a good sense of humor, experience with photography and videography, as well as an ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities Include:
Press & Communications Responsibilities:
- Draft party communications including media advisories, and press materials.
- Monitor news and social media for stories to uplift in Party communications, as well as GOP stories to respond to.
- Assist the Communications Director with press management, including outreach to media and overseeing the press inbox.
- Stay attuned to media trends and key political issues.
- Oversee daily press clips process.
- Maintain and update DPI’s press lists.
- Support the communications team in staffing the Party Chair at events.
Social Media & Digital Responsibilities:
- Draft and maintain social media content calendars.
- Develop engaging and timely social media copy to drive DPI’s messaging.
- Assist in managing DPI’s social media accounts.
- Support video and photo content creation for social media and press.
- Produce graphics, video clips, and other digital content as needed.
- Assist with digital organizing tasks, including mobilizing supporters online, amplifying key messages, and coordinating digital outreach efforts.
- Help draft volunteer engagement emails, texts, and social media to recruit and activate supporters.
Additional Responsibilities Over Time:
- Draft press releases, talking points, and op-eds.
- Become the primary manager of DPI’s social media accounts.
- Join media prep sessions with the Party Chair and senior staff as needed.
Who Are You?
The ideal candidate will be a self-starting team player with a strong writing background, a good sense of humor, and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in political communications, digital media, or journalism.
- Strong writing skills, with experience drafting press materials, social media copy, or fundraising content.
- Experience in photography and videography is a plus.
- Understanding of media dynamics, particularly in Illinois.
- Familiarity with social media best practices and digital engagement strategies.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Details
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago. The salary for this role is $60,000, commensurate with experience. DPI offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for growth.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a one-paragraph cover letter, two writing samples, and, if applicable, samples of social media copy, graphics, photography, or video work to [email protected]. Applications will close on Friday, April 11.
Don’t meet every qualification? Studies show that marginalized communities—such as women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color—are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply.
The Democratic Party of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The Democratic Party of Illinois strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender (including gender-related identity, gender nonconformity, and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability (including unlawful discrimination against an individual because of the individual’s association with a person with a disability), citizenship status, work authorization status, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, order of protection status, marital status, arrest record (including an arrest not leading to a conviction, a juvenile record, or criminal history information ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), conviction record (unless there is a substantial relationship between the previous criminal offenses and the position or the employment would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public), status as a victim or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence, credit history or credit report, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The Democratic Party of Illinois complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and all applicable state and local law. Consistent with those requirements, The Illinois Democratic Party of Illinois will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us. The Democratic Party of Illinois will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an applicant or employee’s religious beliefs or practices.
