Social Media/Graphics/Research Pro

# Social Media & Digital Content Specialist **Part-Time | 15–20 Hours Per Week | Long-Term Opportunity** I run a busy political consulting firm in California, working with candidates and campaigns on strategy, communications, digital content, fundraising and voter outreach. I'm looking for a smart, creative and highly reliable person to become an important part of our team. This is **not simply a social media posting job** and it is not a traditional administrative VA position. I'm looking for someone who can handle a wide range of digital, creative and research projects — and who takes real pride in producing excellent work. ### What You'll Do **Social Media & Content** * Create professional, engaging graphics for Facebook, Instagram and other platforms * Create and edit Reels and short-form video * Create Stories, endorsement graphics, event graphics, issue posts, quote cards and other campaign content * Format and schedule approved social media posts * Maintain content calendars for multiple clients * Resize and adapt content for different platforms * Help organize photo, video and creative assets **Graphic Design & Digital Materials** * Design invitations, event graphics, flyers, email graphics and other digital materials * Work within established campaign branding and templates * Create new concepts when needed without making everything look like a template * Make revisions quickly and accurately **Websites & SEO** * Make routine updates to campaign websites * Add endorsements, events, photos, news and other content * Format pages so they look polished and professional * Handle basic SEO, including page titles, descriptions, keywords, links and image optimization * Identify opportunities to improve search visibility **Research & List Building** * Conduct online research on organizations, endorsers, media, community groups, elected officials and other campaign targets * Find and verify names, titles, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information * Build clean, accurate spreadsheets and outreach lists * Research topics and provide concise, useful findings — not pages of copied search results ### Who I'm Looking For You should be: * An **excellent Canva user** with a strong design eye. Also very strong in Adobe. * Comfortable editing short-form video * Experienced with social media platforms and scheduling tools * Comfortable working with websites such as Squarespace, WordPress or similar platforms * Familiar with basic SEO * A very good online researcher * Excellent with Google Sheets/Excel and list building * Able to understand written English extremely well * Detail-oriented and obsessive about accuracy * Fast, responsive and dependable * Comfortable juggling several projects and clients * Able to follow established branding and instructions * Willing to ask questions when something isn't clear * Capable of working independently once you understand an assignment You do **not** need previous U.S. political campaign experience. I can teach you the political side. I cannot teach attention to detail, good judgment, creativity or a strong work ethic. ### Very Important This is a fast-moving business. Sometimes we'll know what's coming several days in advance. Sometimes a major endorsement comes in and we need a great graphic that day. I don't expect you to be available 24/7, but **responsiveness and communication matter a lot**. I also care about quality. I would rather have someone tell me, "I can have this done in two hours" and deliver something excellent than send me mediocre work in 20 minutes. ### Schedule Approximately **15–20 hours per week to start**, with the potential for additional hours and responsibility for the right person. Because we're based in California, some overlap with U.S. Pacific Time will be important. We can work out a schedule that provides both regular working hours and reasonable flexibility. ### Compensation **$10–$15 USD/hour to start, depending on experience and portfolio.** I'm willing to pay well for someone who is genuinely excellent. This is intended to be an ongoing position, not a short-term project. ### How to Apply Please send: 1. A brief introduction about yourself and why this position interests you. 2. Links or samples showing your **best social media graphics, digital design and short-form video work**. 3. Examples of websites you've worked on, if applicable. 4. A brief description of your experience with SEO, online research and list building. 5. The programs/platforms you use regularly. 6. Your hourly rate and typical availability. 7. Your favorite U.S. president — there is no right answer. I just want to know that you read the entire posting. Please **do not send a generic application** telling me you are hardworking, passionate and perfect for the position. Show me what you can do. I'm looking for someone who wants to become a trusted part of a small, busy team and do work they can be proud of. If you're creative, resourceful, fast and extremely good at what you do, I'd like to hear from you.