Digital Communications Associate

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Governors Action Alliance (Gov Act) is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. Gov Act serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting‑edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical issues we face, from reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health.

Currently Gov Act supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor‑led initiatives and collaborations. Specifically, Gov Act helps:

Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;
Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking out of silos and advancing creative initiatives;
Advance affirmative agendas for Governors to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract federal overreach; and
Partner with other nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders.

More information about Gov Act can be found Act Alliance.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to Gov Act’s Director of External Affairs, the Digital Communications Associate will help lead the organization’s digital strategy and bring its story to life across platforms. This person will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a dynamic digital presence that advances Gov Act’s mission, strengthens its brand, and elevates the work of its alliances.

The Digital Communications Associate will execute Gov Act’s day‑to‑day social media presence, include management of Gov Act social media accounts, content creation, and digital storytelling—crafting compelling narratives that highlight the power of governors to protect fundamental freedoms. This role is ideal for a creative, politically attuned communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment and loves connecting policy and people through digital channels.

Responsibilities

The Digital Communications Associate will be responsible for developing and leading Gov Act’s digital presence and supporting the communication needs of its CEO and affiliated alliances, working in close coordination with Gov Act’s Director of External Affairs.

Digital Content Strategy & Execution

Support the development and implementation of digital media strategies that advance Gov Act’s mission and amplify the work of its alliances.
Manage Gov Act’s day‑to‑day social media presence and assist the Office of the CEO with content development across platforms, including Instagram, X, Linked In, and Blue Sky.
Create engaging, high‑quality content—including graphics, posts, and copy—for multiple accounts and audiences.
Maintain and update editorial calendars for Gov Act and its alliances, helping to coordinate timing, messaging, and priorities across teams.
Assist alliance teams and Governors’ Offices with digital content creation and amplification as needed.
Promote and help train staff on best practices for social media engagement and digital storytelling.

Creative Design

Create visually compelling digital graphics, newsletters, and other Gov Act materials, including development content and materials for Gov Act and its alliances, leveraging design software such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ensure all digital content aligns with Gov Act’s brand identity, tone, and values.
Update and maintain website content.

Media Monitoring & Rapid Response

Stay current on Gov Act’s priorities to identify opportunities for rapid response and amplification of the work of governors in our alliances.
Conduct daily media monitoring and compile/edit news clips for internal and external distribution.
Monitor social media and digital trends to identify opportunities for engagement or amplification.
Track and respond to relevant breaking news and emerging narratives across platforms.