Content Creator Job at Beyond the Ballot in Washington

DIVISION : Departmental

TITLE : Content Creator

DEPARTMENT : Communications

REPORTS TO : Digital Director

HOURS : Typically between 5–10 hours / wk

CLASSIFICATION : At-Will & Volunteer

Our Mission : We are building a Gen Z-led movement seeking to empower young leaders to advocate for transformative policy and bold political action, predominantly at a state and local level. We are committed to a bottom-up movement that prioritizes the needs of the communities we represent and seeks to reclaim our future by advocating for social, economic, environmental, and other kinds of political reform.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Creator is considered a departmental position and reports to the Digital Director. The Content Creator at Beyond the Ballot is responsible for producing compelling, politically resonant content that mobilizes our base, communicates our mission, and uplifts the voices of working people across the country. As part of the Communications Department, the Content Creator works closely with organizers, policy staff, and leadership to turn key campaign messages into engaging social media posts, graphics, short-form videos, email blasts, and other multimedia assets. This role requires a sharp understanding of digital storytelling, a strong commitment to progressive values, and the ability to adapt tone and format for diverse platforms and audiences. This position plays a vital role in shaping how the public sees and supports our work, especially during moments of rapid response or high-stakes political mobilization. This position demands not just technical skill, but also a deep alignment with our grassroots ethos, respect for lived experience, and passion for advancing a working-class agenda.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.

Vision : Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods

Hearing : Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech : Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer

Environmental Requirements : Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors

Mental Requirements :

Remote Work Requirements : Regular access to a stable internet connection is required

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities : Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments. May require travel to multiple states

Beyond the Ballot does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND NONDISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Article 2 Section 3 of the organization's Bylaws, Beyond the Ballot will not practice or permit any unlawful or unethical discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity, physical handicap or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Beyond the Ballot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is clear and concise : there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, or sexual orientation.

Allegations of discrimination should be promptly delivered to the Executive Director, the Chief Human Resource Officer, and / or any member of the Board of Directors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

Beyond the Ballot is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring and creating equity across our processes, procedures, and systems, and fostering an environment that’s inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Our organization was founded on the free expression of ideas, and our environment reflects those ideals by ensuring meaningful mechanisms are in place to ensure that the visions and interests of every individual employee has a seat at the decision-making table.