Digital Media Advisor, Comms.
About the Company
Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. Their work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security. But they identify as center-left, because they see that space in U.S. politics as offering the only real path for advancing those ideals in the century ahead.
Their agenda is ambitious, aspirational, and actionable. It’s built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly re-imagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions. They are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from 21st century global threats.
Their competitive advantage lies in high-impact advocacy campaigns that combine rigorous policy research with a unique and incisive understanding of the vast American middle—the people who ultimately decide majorities and provide mandates for change. They design their work to persuade elected officials, intellectuals, advocates, the media, and others with political influence.
About the Job
As part of Third Way’s Communications Team, the Digital Media Advisor will work closely with their policy advisors, press team, and leadership to manage the organization’s social media presence and support the major initiatives of their four policy programs. They aim to expand Third Way’s reach online and build connections with leaders in key policy communities to impact political conversations and advance their policy ideas.
This dynamic team is nimble and creative. You will be encouraged to bring your passions and energy to developing interesting, persuasive, and timely digital content in a highly-collaborative setting.
Responsibilities
Managing Third Way’s day-to-day digital media presence by engaging with timely and topical conversations online
Identifying and drafting salient data points, analyses, and other pieces of evidence for an upcoming report that would interest their audience on social media
Drafting content to share insights from a new op-ed on their social media channels
Creating and managing a comprehensive social media content calendar
Brainstorming new and creative ways Third Way can convey its message and key expertise on social media
Storyboarding and preparing a video explainer with a Senior Policy Advisor highlighting an important policy insight about upcoming legislation
Monitoring important digital conversations related to their policy campaigns and flagging important interactions for their team
Preparing a report on the social media analytics surrounding a recent event to share with their policy team to measure the impact on the policy conversation
Providing insights and analytics to help inform and influence Third Way’s digital strategy
Qualifications
Have a degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field or highly relevant professional experience
Have 1-3 years of experience in digital communications engaging with policymakers and influential political thought leaders
Want to contribute towards Third Way’s mission to build moderate power
Have a solid understanding of the political digital landscape
Are current on best practices in digital engagement and have a sharp eye for opportunities to impact conversations and leverage important moments
Have basic graphic design skills and experience with short form video creation
Are curious and eager for professional development
Think on your feet and able communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally
Are motivated and driven by your passion to opportunity, freedom, and security
Have excellent judgment and a knowledge of the Democratic political environment
Want to make a difference as Third Way’s newest Digital Media Advisor
