Scott Wiener for Congress · Social Media Team
Full-Time · San Francisco, CA
Hybrid / In-field required

OVERVIEW
Scott Wiener for Congress is seeking a sharp, social-native Social Media Associate to support the campaign's fast-moving social media program. We're working to elect Senator Scott Wiener to represent California's 11th Congressional District (San Francisco), and social media is central to how we reach, grow, and mobilize our audience. This is an entry-level role built for someone who lives on the platforms, has a real feel for political and internet culture, and wants to learn — from the ground up — how to run social for one of the most-followed congressional campaigns in the country.
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This position reports directly to the campaign's Social Media Manager and works closely with the broader digital and communications teams to plan, create, publish, and monitor content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Threads, and other channels. Our content blends real policy substance with self-aware humor and quick-twitch trend-jacking, so you should be equally comfortable drafting a punchy caption, cutting a Reel, and jumping on a breaking-news moment.

The ideal candidate is endlessly online, fast, organized, and a strong writer with a good ear for voice and timing — someone who can take clear direction and bring their own ideas to the table.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to josh@scottwiener.com with the subject line: Social Media Associate. If you have them, include links to social accounts, content, or campaigns you've run or worked on. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation & Publishing
• Help plan, draft, and schedule daily content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Threads, and emerging platforms.
• Write sharp, on-brand captions, hooks, and copy tailored to each platform.
• Capture photo and video in the field — at events, rallies, press conferences, and around San Francisco — on a phone or campaign equipment.
•Editing of short-form video (CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar): trims, captions, on-screen text, and trending audio.
• Build and maintain the content calendar; schedule and publish posts on time and to spec (we use Sprout Social).

Community Management & Rapid Response
• Monitor comments, DMs, mentions, and tags across all accounts; engage where appropriate and surface what needs a response.
• Track trends, sounds, memes, and breaking news in real time, and flag timely opportunities to the Social Media Manager.
• Support rapid-response moments — when news breaks, help turn content around fast.
• Help keep an eye on the opposition and the broader online political conversation.

Coordination & Reporting
• Keep footage, graphics, captions, and project files organized and easy to find.
• Coordinate with the comms, digital, and field teams to source content and amplify priorities (theme of the week, events, endorsements, GOTV).
• Pull basic performance numbers (reach, views, engagement) and help track what's working.
• Be available for in-person content capture during daytime and evening hours, with a schedule that flexes to campaign needs and event timing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Deep, native fluency in social platforms — especially Instagram Reels and TikTok — and a genuine sense of what makes content perform.
• Strong writing with a good ear for voice, humor, and timing.
• Comfortable shooting on a phone and doing light video editing (CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar); eager to learn quickly.
• Highly organized, reliable, and responsive in a fast-moving environment.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Senator Wiener's campaign, with a real interest in politics and progressive values.
• Based in or able to regularly work in San Francisco, with availability for in-person filming and events, including some evenings and weekends.
• Campaign, advocacy, or content-creation experience is a plus — but this is an entry-level role, and we will train the right person.

No college degree required.

Bonus: graphic design (Canva or Adobe), basic social analytics

COMPENSATION
• $5,500–$6,500 per month, commensurate with experience.
• This is a full-time, W-2 payroll position (approximately 40 hours/week), through the November 2026 general election.

START DATE
• Target start date: As soon as possible.
• Slightly later availability may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

Scott Wiener for Congress is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
‍Senator Scott Wiener is a leading voice for progress in California and a proven champion for our values. As an elected official representing voters in San Francisco for 15 years, he has delivered real results on housing, transportation, climate change, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform. Now, Senator Wiener is running for Congress to bring his effective, progressive leadership to Washington D.C. His campaign is building a diverse, passionate, and dedicated team to engage voters across the district and secure victory in 2026.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We're seeking an experienced Videographer & Editor to support our social media program. This persion is responsible for capturing, editing, color-grading, and finishing high-quality short-form video content designed specifically for social platforms.

This position reports directly to the Social Media Manager and works closely with the digital team to execute a fast-paced, message-driven content strategy across Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, and other digital channels. The ideal candidate is deeply fluent in social-first video production, understands the rhythms of political content, and can deliver polished work under tight turnaround times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Video Production & Capture
‍Film high-quality video content in a variety of real-world environments, including:
- On-the-street interviews
- Events, rallies, and community appearances
- Sit-down and walk-and-talk videos
- Quick-turn reactive or news-driven moments

Operate professional or prosumer camera equipment with strong technical control over:
- Exposure and lighting in uncontrolled environments
- Framing and composition optimized for vertical and square formats
- Stabilization and handheld shooting for social platforms

Capture clean, usable audio in challenging settings using lavs, on-camera mics, and/or portable audio setups.

Be available for in-person filming at campaign events during both daytime and evening hours, with the ability to adjust weekly schedules based on campaign needs and event timing.

Equipment Requirements
Ideally have access to and regularly work with their own professional or prosumer video equipment, including:
- Camera body capable of high-quality video capture suitable for social media
- Lenses appropriate for both on-the-go and sit-down filming
- Audio equipment (lavaliers, on-camera microphones, or equivalent)
- Basic lighting kit for controlled or semi-controlled environments

Ideally have access to their own editing workstation and software, including professional editing, color grading, and audio tools.
Candidate is responsible for maintaining their equipment in good working order.
Candidate must carry their own equipment insurance and be responsible for the care, transport, and security of their gear.

Editing, Color & Sound
Edit short-form social video content end-to-end, including:
- Assembly, pacing, and storytelling optimized for attention and retention
- Clean, modern cuts aligned with platform norms
- On-screen text, captions, and graphic elements as needed
- Perform color correction and color grading to ensure visual consistency across content and platforms.
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Execute sound design and audio cleanup, including:
- Dialogue cleanup and levelingAmbient sound managementMusic selection and mixing when appropriate
- Ensure all videos meet platform-specific specs and best practices for Instagram Reels, TikTok, X, and other channels.
- Social-First Strategy & Collaboration
- Edit with a deep understanding of social media performance, including hooks, pacing, and visual storytelling.

Collaborate closely with the Social Media Manager on:
- Content planning and executionIterations based on performance and feedback
- Rapid turnaround requests when news breaks or moments arise
- Take direction clearly and efficiently, while also offering creative input and technical recommendations when appropriate.
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Workflow & Organization
- Manage footage, project files, and exports in an organized and reliable manner.
- Meet tight deadlines consistently in a fast-moving campaign environment.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism, discretion, and reliability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in videography and editing for social media (political or advocacy experience strongly preferred).
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
- Experience using a DSLR
- Demonstrated expertise in: Color correction and grading
- Audio cleanup and sound designShort-form, social-optimized editing

- Strong understanding of platform-specific video formats, trends, and performance considerations.
- Ability to work independently while taking clear direction from the Social Media Manager.
- Based in or able to regularly work in San Francisco, with availability for in-person filming.

COMPENSATION
Hourly rate: $35-50 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Approximately 20 - 40 hours per week.
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START DATE
Target start date: As soon as possible
Slightly later availability may be considered for exceptional candidates.

How to Apply
‍Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to josh@scottwiener.com with the subject line: Videographer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.