Obama Recruiting A Tweeter: Social Network Manager

Obama Hiring a Tweeter


President Obama's political operation, Organizing for America, is hiring a "social networks manager" whose primary responsibilities will be maintaining the group's Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts.

OFA recently posted the job notice to its website, warning applicants that they should be "ready to work hard; this isn't a 9-5 sort of job."

The Obama campaign won plaudits for its use of social networking in 2008. Those interested in tweeting for the president can apply here.
















Social Networks Manager Application:

Job Description:

Organizing for America, the successor organization to Obama for America, is building on the movement that elected President Obama by empowering communities across the country to organize around the issues they care most about. The Democratic National Committee and Organizing for America is hiring a Social Networks Manager

The Social Networks Manager is responsible for maintaining the Democratic Party and Organizing for America accounts on all social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace accounts, etc.) The Social Networks Manager works closely with the rest of the New Media department to execute grassroots campaigns to advance the President’s agenda for change.

Qualifications:

* Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail; your writing is strong, sharp, and personable
* Strong organizing and campaigning instincts; you can craft messages that move people to act, and you know what actions will achieve the right impact at the right time
* Strong familiarity with social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.
* Ready to work hard; this isn’t a 9-5 sort of job
* Ability to work under deadline pressure
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects
* Passionate about engaging millions of Americans in advancing President Obama's agenda and changing the country
* Candidates must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC

Preference given for experience with:
* Online organizing experience with an electoral campaign, advocacy organization or non-profit
* Complex project management
* Experience using social media for organizing


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The DNC is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, physical disability or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited.

Sources: Organizing For America, The Hill, Twitter