Content Specialist

Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation, empower Democratic candidates to win, and support the success of progressive causes.

Since its founding in 2019, over 500 partners -- a range of nonprofit organizations, national political committees, and individual campaigns -- have utilized Civitech’s tools to reach tens of millions of voters to help create a more equitable and progressive democracy. 

The Content Specialist will work with the marketing team and interdepartmentally to support the production and release of collateral, digital content, and other applicable deliverables. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Content Manager, the marketing team, and with other teams across Civitech. Civitech is a remote-first company hiring within our current footprint of 27 states (AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY); Civitech does have an office in Austin, TX.

It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the organizations we seek to serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and others otherwise underrepresented in the technology sector to apply.

What You Will Do:

As a Content Specialist, you will be a primary source for written content used to support sales and marketing initiatives. You will be responsible for content development, background research for applicable pieces, and showcasing the work of Civitech and their partners as we continue to contribute to their progressive missions.

• Research, write, edit, and proofread digital content including web copy, blog, case studies, one-pagers, and social media.
• Implement SEO, SMO, and GEO best practices to optimize content visibility and drive traffic.
• Ensure all content follows brand voice and style guidelines, compliance standards, and proper AP style.
• Stay informed on the contemporary political environment to support timely generation of relevant content pieces.

• Receive and apply feedback to content pieces prior to submission for publication following the content development process.
• Manage deadlines, timelines, and content calendars to ensure a consistent release of content.
• With the Marketing Manager, track analytics and make iterative changes to content as appropriate.
• Work directly with the marketing team to develop timelines, content plans, and outlines for major projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop content that showcases team achievements and wins, highlights interesting data, and appropriately promotes Civitech products.

• You have one or more years of relevant experience in copywriting, content writing, digital marketing, or an adjacent field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, English, Political Science, or other relevant field.
• General familiarity with content platforms like Wordpress, social media, blogs, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of SEO, SMO, and GEO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• We know that great candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification on this list.
• Familiarity with the political and civic technology landscape, including a general understanding of voter data and its applications.
• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS (Software as a Service) or technology startup environment.

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development Stipend
• Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend

• We act with Integrity – At Civitech, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and value open and transparent communications with all of our stakeholders. Our rigorous approach to product design, testing, and data science leads to accurate assessments of our outcomes and challenges us to constantly improve our tools.
• We are Changemakers – As a team, Civitech seeks to make transformational change in our democracy by eliminating obstacles meant to hamper contribution from every member of the community.
• We are Collaborators - Buoyed by our mission, we look for opportunities to partner with everyone committed to making democracy easier to participate in. We seek to understand the challenges our partners face and use our skills and creativity to help them solve them.
• We are Bold – We recognize that disruptive change won’t come with doing business as usual. Civitech seeks to revolutionize civic participation by bringing innovation and creativity to politics.

Civitech is headquartered in Austin, TX, with employees in various states across the US. The Content Specialist can work from our Austin co-working space or remotely in any of the 27 states currently in Civitech’s footprint (AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY). All candidates must be eligible to work in the US on their own accord, without need for sponsorship, and live / work within one of our designated states above.

Civitech is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Civitech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Please be aware that Civitech utilizes E-Verify to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. This step occurs after an offer has been extended and accepted, and after the employee has completed their Form I-9. Please find more information about our participation in this program here.

No recruiters or agencies, please!