We’re working hard to elect Democrats up and down the ballot by empowering grassroots activists, mobilizing voters, and organizing in every ZIP code.

Industry: Political Organizations
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Democratic National Committee

Savvy Admin PROD

**Position Summary**

The DNC seeks an experienced fundraiser with a background in digital fundraising and direct marketing to help lead one of the largest grassroots fundraising programs in politics. The ideal candidate for this role has 4-6 years of experience leading grassroots fundraising programs; setting and reaching ambitious fundraising goals; and managing teams of strategists across multiple disciplines. In addition to driving revenue growth, this role will foster an organization-wide culture of fundraising by partnering with program and leadership teams to integrate donor engagement into planning, program design, and external representation.

The Democratic National Committee’s mobilization team is composed of passionate, cross-discipline experts who are committed to inspiring grassroots supporters to engage with the Party through creative, optimized experiences — both online and offline.

**Responsibilities**

- Develop and execute strategy for and direct one of the largest integrated direct mail, telemarketing and digital fundraising programs in Democratic politics.

- Generate program strategy that empowers grassroots donors to engage with the Democratic Party in meaningful ways.

- Lead a dedicated team of dozens of fundraising specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring staff feel supported / are growing // Make sure your managers are thriving and empowered to support their teams.

- Work across Mobilization, Analytics, and Major Donor departments to set fundraising goals, and work closely with Analytics to ensure those goals are measured and achieved.

- Meticulously track department cashflow across all channels in coordination with DNC’s Budget and Operations teams, including tracking projected and actual cashflow.

- Work closely with and report up to key senior stakeholders.

- Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

**Qualifications**

- The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience leading data-driven grassroots fundraising programs and reaching fundraising goals.

- Technical and hands-on experience running mail, email, or digital ads programs.

- Experience communicating with organizational leadership and key stakeholders.

- Detail-oriented and can juggle multiple projects, without losing sight of the big picture.

- You love figuring out processes for teams to produce high-quality, impactful work.

- Experience managing consultants and vendors, as well as navigating contract negotiations.

- Experience and comfort managing large teams.

- Experience with complex budgets, including cash flow and expense projections.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.

**Salary **: The starting salary for the Grassroots Fundraising Director position is $125,000.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and 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, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

**Benefits**

- The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave

- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee

- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase

- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan

- Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

Grassroots Fundraising Director

The Daily Caller News Foundation is a non-profit broadcast media company based out of Washington D.C., United States.

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Company Size: 11-50 employees

The Daily Caller News Foundation

About the job:“Your Rebels In The Swamp” The Daily Caller News Foundation is a fast-growing, non-profit news organization committed holding the powerful to account. We are looking for an energetic, creative, and tech-savvy Video Producer & Editor to turn our investigative research into compelling visual stories.

The Role: We are seeking a Video Producer & Editor with a passion for turning bombshell investigations into deeply impactful narrative video. You will work directly with our investigative reporters and other video editors to turn in-depth analyses into viral video content, documentaries, and social media shorts. The ideal candidate loves delving into news stories and communicating them in visuals and sound that are easy to consume, memorable, and speak to the viewers' emotions.

Responsibilities:

- **Investigative Storytelling: ** Transform exclusive investigative reports, FOIA documents, and news stories into engaging, high production value video content for social media, our website, and direct delivery to relevant political leadership.

- **Editing & Motion Graphics: ** Edit still and motion graphics in Canva and video in Adobe Premiere Pro for news and informative video content. You will create motion graphics, animated text overlays, map overlays, and visual effects to make data-driven stories visually exciting.

- **Field Production & Interviewing: ** Set up lighting, cameras, and audio equipment for in-studio and on-location interviews with high-profile figures.

- **Rapid Turnaround: ** Turn investigative findings into "same-day" promotional clips and breaking news videos.

- **Travel: ** Occasionally travel with reporters for on-the-spot investigations, documentary shooting, or high-level interviews.

Required Experience & Skills

- **2-5 years ** of professional video editing and production experience in a fast-paced environment (news, digital media, or documentary preferred).

- **Advanced Skills: ** Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) and Canva.

- **Motion Graphics Proficiency: ** Strong portfolio of video production, ideally including motion graphics and text-based animation.

- **Camera Proficiency: ** Solid understanding of lighting techniques (three-point lighting), audio recording, and cinematography for interviews.

- **Equipment Knowledge: ** Ability to assemble field kits on tight deadlines and troubleshoot video production equipment independently.

- **Alignment: ** An interest in investigative journalism and alignment with the Daily Caller News Foundation’s mission.

- **A Sense of Humor **

Application Process:Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or link to a demo reel to chris@dcnf.org

Video Journalist

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad goals: 

•	Enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public;
•	Promote and defend the integrity of science and its use;
•	Strengthen support for the science and technology enterprise;
•	Provide a voice for science on societal issues;
•	Promote the responsible use of science in public policy;
•	Strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce;
•	Foster education in science and technology for everyone;
•	Increase public engagement with science and technology; and
•	Advance international cooperation in science.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Company Size: 201-500 employees

AAAS

Working in ~~Science’s ~~ news department, the Biology Reporter will report and write stories about research and policy for a readership of scientists and interested nonspecialists. Areas of coverage include drug development, synthetic biology, biochemistry, and genomics. The role includes reporting on policy and funding changes at agencies including the NIH and FDA and exploring their implications for researchers and public health. Other issues relevant to the biomedical community, such as lab culture and misconduct, also fall within the beat. The job will require a high level of comfort with technical material and the ability to make it accessible and compelling.

~~Science’s ~~ Washington DC headquarters is the preferred work location, but a remote work arrangement may be possible.

~~Help us ignite the next era of science.~~

**What You’ll Do**

- Monitor journals, preprints, and social media for research and policy developments. Visit labs and attend conferences.

- Develop sources at universities and within biomedical agencies, including NIH and FDA.

- Generate abundant, original story ideas.

- Report and write stories in multiple forms including short, breaking-news pieces for the daily online news site; longer trend and news analysis stories for the print magazine, and feature-length narratives of 2500 words or more.

- Attend and participate in daily news meetings. Collaborate with colleagues reporting on biomedical topics.

- Work with visuals team to conceive graphics and advise on photo choices.

- Work with editors and copyeditors to get stories into final form.

- Contribute to podcasts, newsletter, and video.

**Minimum Requirements**

- At least a bachelor’s degree in a biological science or equivalent reporting experience.

- At least three years of science reporting in a competitive environment. Experience writing in a variety of formats, on both short and long-term deadlines.

- Good story judgment.

- Strong reporting and writing skills.

- Deep knowledge of at least one area of biomedical research.

- Understanding of the government policies and agencies that affect biomedical research.

- Ability to work collegially with editors, copyeditors, and art staff.

-  Willingness and ability to travel to attend conferences and report stories.

**Application Process**

Submit a **resume and cover letter ** outlining qualifications and interest in the position by **May 1, 2026 **. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

**Location**

DC Metro Area is preferred but open to remote workers in select states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.

~~The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $85,000 – $110,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.~~

~~Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.~~

~~AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.~~

**Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer**

~~The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS entering into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. ~~

Biology Reporter

City Cast is a network of one-of-a-kind, daily local news podcasts in cities around the country, accompanied by a daily email that keeps you in the know about what’s happening in your community.

Industry: Online Audio and Video Media
Company Size: 11-50 employees

City Cast

City Cast DC is hiring an ambitious, creative Data Reporter to uncover surprising truths about life in the nation's capital. This role is the first of its kind at City Cast — our ideal candidate will help us shape this role and the future of data journalism at City Cast DC.

In this role, you'll dig into publicly available datasets across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to surface hidden patterns, explain complicated systems, and create practical resources for our audience. You might analyze crime trends, housing data, 311 complaints, traffic patterns, restaurant inspections, budgets, property tax records, or election returns and turn them into clear reporting, interactive databases, searchable tools, or visual explainers.

You will likely use AI-powered tools, including platforms like Claude Code, to sift through large data sources, identify insights, build workflows, and help prototype user-facing databases or interfaces.

In addition to publishing data-driven stories and graphics in our newsletters, you'll regularly discuss your findings on the City Cast DC podcast and create social content that translates charts, findings, and numbers in compelling, digestible ways. You'll also partner with other beat reporters on any data-driven projects. You'll have the autonomy to pursue meaningful work, backed by a staff that values usefulness, delight, and accountability.

The ideal candidate is collaborative and intellectually curious — someone who sees spreadsheets as story prompts and believes great local journalism can be both rigorous and joyful.

Application Due: May 1

**What You'll Do**

- Identify and analyze publicly available data from DC and surrounding jurisdictions to uncover impactful stories and actionable insights

- Use AI tools and coding platforms (e.g., Claude Code or similar) to clean, analyze, and interrogate datasets, and to prototype user-facing interfaces

- Pitch, report, and write original data-driven stories that reflect what DC residents are talking about — and what they should be talking about next.

- Build useful reader-facing tools — such as searchable databases, maps, explainers, or trackers — that make local systems more transparent and accessible

- Contribute regularly to the City Cast DC podcast, explaining findings in plain language while bringing personality and curiosity to the conversation

- Create visual and social assets that extend the reach of your reporting and make data engaging

- Help grow support for the City Cast DC Neighbors membership program, including pitching during campaigns

**What You Bring**

- A deep curiosity about DC and an appreciation for the region's complexity, politics, bureaucracy, and neighborhoods

- Experience working with data — including sourcing, cleaning, analyzing, and verifying datasets. Comfort using spreadsheets, basic coding tools, and AI-assisted data workflows

- Strong writing skills with a voice that is confident, human, and engaging and the ability to clearly explain dense or technical information

- Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment

- Enthusiasm for helping audiences understand systems that affect their daily lives — housing, schools, traffic, taxes, safety, and more

- A solutions-oriented mindset that sees journalism not just as storytelling, but as service

- Willingness to experiment as we build the future of City Cast DC

Bonus but not required:

- Experience building simple user interfaces or reader tools

- Familiarity with local government data and civic tech communities

- Comfort speaking on mic and contributing meaningfully to podcast conversations

**Benefits**

The Data Reporter will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000-$110,000 depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote.

City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.

City Cast DC, Data Reporter

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