Digital Communications Associate

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people's lives. GovAct serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical issues we face, from reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health.

Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor-led initiatives and collaborations. Specifically, GovAct helps:

• Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;
• Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking out of silos and advancing creative initiatives;
• Advance affirmative agendas for Governors to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract federal overreach; and
• Partner with other nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders.

More information about GovAct can be found at www.GovActAlliance.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to GovAct’s Director of External Affairs, the Digital Communications Associate will help lead the organization’s digital strategy and bring its story to life across platforms. This person will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a dynamic digital presence that advances GovAct’s mission, strengthens its brand, and elevates the work of its alliances.

The Digital Communications Associate will execute GovAct’s day-to-day social media presence, including management of GovAct social media accounts, content creation, and digital storytelling—crafting compelling narratives that highlight the power of governors to protect fundamental freedoms. This role is ideal for a creative, politically attuned communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and loves connecting policy and people through digital channels.

Responsibilities:

The Digital Communications Associate will be responsible for developing and leading GovAct’s digital presence and supporting the communication needs of its CEO and affiliated alliances, working in close coordination with GovAct’s Director of External Affairs:

Digital Content Strategy & Execution

• Support the development and implementation of digital media strategies that advance GovAct’s mission and amplify the work of its alliances.
• Manage GovAct’s day-to-day social media presence and assist the Office of the CEO with content development across platforms, including Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky.
• Create engaging, high-quality content—including graphics, posts, and copy—for multiple accounts and audiences.
• Maintain and update editorial calendars for GovAct and its alliances, helping to coordinate timing, messaging, and priorities across teams.
• Assist alliance teams and Governors’ Offices with digital content creation and amplification as needed.
• Promote and help train staff on best practices for social media engagement and digital storytelling.

Creative Design

• Create visually compelling digital graphics, newsletters, and other GovAct materials, including development content and materials for GovAct and its alliances, leveraging design software such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure all digital content aligns with GovAct’s brand identity, tone, and values.
• Update and maintain website content.

Media Monitoring & Rapid Response

• Stay current on GovAct’s priorities to identify opportunities for rapid response and amplification of the work of governors in our alliances.
• Conduct daily media monitoring and compile/edit news clips for internal and external distribution.
• Monitor social media and digital trends to identify opportunities for engagement or amplification.
• Track and respond to relevant breaking news and emerging narratives across platforms.

Branding & Consistency

• Maintain consistent messaging, tone, and visual identity across all GovAct and alliance digital platforms.
• Apply brand guidelines to create polished, aligned materials including social media graphics, promotional assets, and digital reports.
• Ensure all external-facing communications reinforce GovAct’s credibility, professionalism, and purpose.

Operations & Analytics

• Develop and track digital media metrics and analytics to assess engagement and inform strategy.
• Monitor website, email, and social media analytics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Manage relationships with vendors, freelancers, and creative partners as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Success in this role will require an experienced, creative, and politically aware communications professional who brings many of the following experiences and abilities:

Experience

• 2-5 years of full-time experience in communications, political campaigns, advocacy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience creating content and writing copy for social media platforms, with proven graphic design skills.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience working in start-up or fast-growth environments.
• Experience supporting remote teams and implementing organizational systems and processes using technology tools.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive content.
• Strong editing skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into concise, engaging messages.
• High proficiency in graphic design and creative software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media management tools.
• Proven ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, WordPress or comparable web platforms.

Qualities

• Strategic thinker with strong political instincts and a calm, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in team settings and across departments.
• Adaptable and energized by a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

VALUES AND LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

To effectively meet this critical startup moment, successful candidates will also bring relevant and diverse lived and professional experiences to the build of the organization and will align with key founding values of GovAct including:

• Belief in the power of government and governors’ offices in particular to advance bold, affirmative agendas that protect fundamental rights and defend the Constitution.
• Strong, hands-on work ethic needed to support fast-paced start-up growth and development of a sustainable organization.
• Political adeptness, sound judgment, and experience handling sensitive information needed to gain trust and work effectively across governors’ offices.
• Collaboration, communication, and relationship skills needed to operate effectively across a complex and matrixed network of stakeholders and teams.
• Resiliency, optimism, and solutions orientation needed to advance a joyful approach to the work, remain responsive rather than reactive, and support progress when meeting difficult challenges.
• Commitment and demonstrated ability to work effectively and build alignment across lines of difference.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience. GovAct provides all employees 12 paid holidays and 30 paid days off. GovAct provides an excellent benefits plan, including parental leave, medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability; wellness, technology, and professional development stipend; and a robust 401K program.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience. GovAct provides all employees 12 paid holidays and 30 paid days off. GovAct provides an excellent benefits plan, including parental leave, medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability; wellness, technology, and professional development stipend; and a robust 401K program.