Digital Director, Independent Expenditure

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic Governors, is seeking a Digital Director, Independent Expenditure (IE) for the 2026 cycle. This individual will report directly to the IE Director and be heavily involved in the work of electing Democratic Governors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has worked on at least one statewide race as a digital director and wants to contribute directly to the programs run by the DGA IE team.

The salary for this position is $100,000-110,000 annually before benefits and applicable withholdings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the IE’s primary point person for digital persuasion firms, providing feedback and insight on digital products, ensuring products are aligned to the overarching message and meet the IE’s quality expectations;
• Advise the IE Director on every facet of digital spending, including but not limited to platforms, media mix, targeting, and creative packaging;
• Ensure digital creative are created with best practices for different and emerging platforms, and that the content is targeted correctly for intended audiences;
• Work with the IE Director and external partners to standardize reporting across states, ensuring decisions are being made using the best data available;
• Lead the IE’s work in emerging digital spaces – including, but not limited to, work with influencers, content creators, and other partners in the new media space;
• Stay up-to-date with current digital trends and data, sharing information with IE staff and consultants;
• Maintain the IE’s digital assets library and reporting structures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications● At least one cycle leading a digital department as a Digital Director on a statewide campaign. Gubernatorial experience a plus but not required;

● At least three cycles of digital experience on Democratic campaigns or left-leaning organizations;

● Experience managing teams, both of internal staff and external partners;

● Deep understanding of all the pieces of the paid digital ecosystem, and experience leading paid digital persuasion for a candidate, elected official, or other relevant organization;

● Ability to identify gaps in paid media plans and performance reports;

● Strong communication skills and ability to work with many stakeholders to solve complex problems;

● Excellent time and project management skills, understanding that there are multiple projects at one time that require your attention;

● Keen eye and attention to detail.

Diversity Practices

The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Closing

The DGA offices and the Digital Director, Independent Expenditure (IE) position

are based in downtown Washington, DC.

This position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.