Digital Associate Stomping Ground Strategies Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Social media advertising campaigns Spanish Teamwork Presentation software Client management SEO Image content creation TikTok Marketing analytics Media buying and planning Motion graphics editing Web writing Media editing tools Full Job Description Stomping Ground Strategies is a strategic communications and public affairs consulting group on a mission to advance progressive ideas. We work with political campaigns, elected officials, government agencies, advocacy groups and nonprofits, helping them communicate, engage and actually get sh

•t done. If you've ever rage-posted about a policy vote and then immediately thought wait, let me make this a reel — congratulations, you might be exactly who we're looking for. We're hiring a Digital Associate who gives a damn, knows the internet like the back of their hand and can turn real anger (and real joy, and real stakes) into content that actually moves people. This is a hands-on role for someone equally at home writing a caption that stops the scroll, designing something that doesn't look like a PowerPoint from 2011 and running a Meta ads campaign without breaking a sweat. You'll juggle multiple clients and competing deadlines, collaborate closely with a small team and self-direct when needed. Hybrid out of our Chicago office. Key Responsibilities Content Strategy & Planning Build and manage content calendars across multiple clients and platforms — yes, plural, yes, simultaneously Stay ahead of trends, formats and platform shifts so our clients don't look like they're posting in 2019 Collaborate with the team and report to the Senior Media Manager to keep everything on-message and on-strategy Content Development & Production Create written, visual and video content for social, web, email and digital ads Design graphics and motion content in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or whatever tool gets it done Shoot, produce and edit short-form video — Reels, TikToks, Stories, the whole deal Keep client voice, brand and messaging consistent across everything that goes out the door Copywriting & Editing Write copy that actually makes people feel something — not corporate filler, not AI slop Edit and proof everything before it goes live because typos on a client's page are not the vibe Paid Media Set up and optimize paid social campaigns on Meta, DSPs and beyond Support Google Ads buys as needed Watch the numbers, flag what's working, fix what isn't Analytics & Performance Tracking Track and report on content and campaign performance across platforms Use data to make smarter decisions Minimum Qualifications 2-3 years in content creation, social media or digital marketing Hands-on experience with Meta Business Suite and social management platforms A portfolio with real examples of written, visual and video work (no placeholders, please) Fluency in Canva, CapCut and/or Adobe Creative Suite Experience actually running paid social — not just "familiarity with" Strong instincts for what works on each platform and why The ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines without everything catching fire A genuine interest in progressive politics and the issues that matter Bonus Points If You Are fluent in Spanish Have campaign or advocacy org experience Know your way around Google Ads or other platforms Have a basic grasp of SEO Salary and Benefits Stomping Ground Strategies benefits go beyond a competitive salary to include: 401k match, financial incentives, healthcare and life-insurance at no-cost to the employee, subsidized dental and vision care, 25 paid holidays off per year, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid sick/personal days, 5 bereavement days, Summer Fridays, 4 months paid parental leave for birth or adoption, and a $3,000 stipend for employees who live outside of Illinois to travel for abortion care. $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience Mentorship and hands-on experience across a diverse progressive client portfolio Exposure to political campaigns, advocacy, and public affairs work Collaborative, mission-driven team environment How to Apply Please submit your resume to along with 2-3 samples of your work. Samples should include at least 1 static image and 1 short video or reel.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607