Overview

The Claremont Institute seeks a Digital Communications Manager to support our rapidly expanding communications and media efforts. This role will help shape how Claremont presents its work to the public in order to strengthen our brand, expand our reach, and advance our mission to restore the principles of the American Founding in American political life.

The ideal candidate is a sharp writer, disciplined operator, and capable digital strategist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of message, timing, and institutional reputation. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Digital Communications Manager will help steward the outward-facing presence of The Claremont Institute, its publications The Claremont Review of Books and The American Mind, and projects such as the Center for the American Way of Life and the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence.

Responsibilities

Digital & Social Media

  • Manage and execute social media strategy across all institutional accounts and platforms (The Claremont Institute, The American Mind, Center for the American Way of Life).
  • Maintain consistent brand voice and visual standards across platforms.
  • Coordinate with designers and video editors to develop graphics, videos, and digital assets that support key initiatives.
  • Draft quick-turn copy and create timely social content that aligns with Claremont’s voice and priorities.
  • Work with the video editor and graphic designer to create graphics, videos, templates, and update websites.
  • Monitor news cycles, social media trends, and political developments to identify rapid-response opportunities and risks.
  • Conduct a daily media scan focused on coverage, commentary, and public conversations involving Claremont scholars, staff, publications, and priority issues.

Marketing & Copywriting

  • Serve as primary copywriter for digital communications, marketing content, institutional announcements, and campaign-based messaging.
  • Draft and distribute press releases and statements, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with institutional priorities.
  • Set up and run paid ads on social media platforms as well as Google and YouTube.
  • Build, edit, and deploy weekly newsletters and other email communications for The Claremont Institute and The American Mind.

Cross-Team Coordination

  • Work closely with the Development team to produce regular fundraising emails, text campaigns, and other supporter communications.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on digital needs for events, publications, and major announcements.
  • Support web updates and content publishing within the organization’s CMS.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Track and analyze performance metrics across email, social, and web to help inform strategy and content decisions.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in a digital marketing role is preferred.
  • Aligned with The Claremont Institute’s core values and mission statement.
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and website CMS environments.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong team player with ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external organizations.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

Salary & Location

The projected annual salary range is $60,000-$80,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. Salary is flexible, commensurate with experience.

This role can be based virtually anywhere in the US, or out of one of the Claremont Institute’s offices in Southlake, TX; Washington, DC; or Upland, CA.

To Apply

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Claremont Institute’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
    • Salary requirements.
  • Resume
  • Social Media Prompt:
    • Please create one example social media post for Twitter/X or Facebook, whichever you prefer, promoting the essay “The Age of America.” Include only one example post and indicate which platform you are targeting. A successful example post will subtly encourage readers to click through and engage with the essay.

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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