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Supporting the races that make Democratic majorities by recruiting, training, and embedding skilled, full-time data, digital, and tech staff directly on those campaigns.
Applications for the second wave of DigiDems 2024 are now open! Apply by May 17th.
Program Overview
Our 2024 cohort of Campaign DigiDems will support the technology needs of must-win Democratic Congressional and State Party Coordinated campaigns across the country. This year, we will hire 51 talented and passionate individuals who are mission-driven, excel at creative problem-solving, and translating information into action.
This year's cohort will consist of three types of specialty technologists—focused on data and reporting, digital communications, and digital mobilization—who will work on the races that will determine control of the White House, Senate, and House.
Campaign DigiDems 2024 Program Highlights
- Three specialized tracks designed to foster an even more valuable experience for both DigiDems and the campaigns they support
- On-the-job training with industry-specific tools in three specialized track
- Hands on coaching and mentorship from highly-experienced former campaign staffers, to help DigiDems cohort members navigate the Democratic campaign space
- Each track will have two "Pod Directors" who will support both soft and hard skill development for each DigiDem.
- After-cycle career guidance and support aimed at ensuring cohort members can successfully navigate future employment searches and job opportunities within the Democratic ecosystem
- Two distinct opportunities to participate in the program, including
- June 3 - November 15, 2024 | Supporting frontline Congressional races and State Party Coordinated campaigns (application is closed)
- July 29 - November 15, 2024 | Supporting "red-to-blue" Congressional races with Democratic challengers facing Republican incumbents (deadline to apply: Friday, May 17th)
Overview of Specialized Tracks
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Digital Communications
Digital Communications DigiDems will primarily work to support the campaign's digital communications and marketing needs, including planning and executing social media campaigns, digital marketing, graphic design, content creation, and website creation and maintenance.
Data and Reporting
Data and Reporting DigiDems will primarily work to support the campaign in implementing their systems for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and donor engagement data. DigiDems' work will focus on improving the campaign’s data standards and infrastructure to support managers in tracking program performance and allocating resources.
Digital Mobilization
Digital Mobilization DigiDems will work to support the campaign in engaging voters, activating volunteers, and building online communities through the campaign’s digital mobilization program. DigiDems will also administer various digital mobilization tools and provide training and troubleshooting support for campaign staff.
Scenes from the 2022 DigiDems cohort orientation in Denver, CO
Training and Development Opportunities
DigiDems receive extensive training and development to ensure they’re ready to take on their critical roles on campaigns, supported throughout the cycle, and set up for success when the race concludes.
All DigiDems attend
general sessions on the following topics:
- Campaigning 101: Explainers on the key departments that make up a campaign, their roles, and how the members of our cohort fit into the larger campaign infrastructure
- Professional Pathways and General Networking: Opportunities for cohort members to network, build a professional portfolio, and explore future opportunities in the Democratic campaign space
- AI Training: Exploration of what generative AI can do, what it can’t do, and most importantly, how it can strengthen cohort members’ work on your assigned campaign, led by in-house AI experts
- Budgeting, Self-care, and Wellness: Tips for overcoming the personal challenges of campaigning, with tools and systems to keep cohort members’ financially and personally supported while pursuing a career in Democratic politics
Cohort members will also receive
specialized trainings
most relevant to their programmatic track. From training on VAN and other data tools for Data & Reporting DigiDems, to paid ads and creative tools for Digital Communications DigiDems, to universe-building and targeting for Digital Mobilization DigiDems, every cohort member will have opportunities to hone their skills and apply them to their area of focus on a campaign.
Investing in Our People
DigiDems offers a benefits package that aims to provide holistic support to our employees and their families.
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Comprehensive coverage for employees and their eligible dependents that is currently 90% employer-sponsored for employees and 60% for dependents.
Flexible Time-off
A healthy work-life balance is critical to the overall well being of our teams. We have a flexible time-off policy designed to support the needs of both our DigiDems cohort members and the campaigns we partner with.
Pet Insurance
The furry family of our employees are important to us too! We offer pet insurance at discounted rates
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The ability to set aside pre tax dollars in an FSA helps reduce medical costs and ensure that employees have funds set aside to offset out of pocket medical expenses.
Basic Life,Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
Our life insurance options also offer guaranteed issue amounts that require no medical screening or history.
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
We offer dual EAPs that provide wellness and other life enhancing benefits.
Alumni and Partners
From Our Alumni
“I loved working with DigiDems because they made the campaign space accessible to people like me who wanted to get involved with advocacy but didn’t know where to start. Since working on a campaign, I have made lifelong connections in the advocacy space and gone on to volunteer with my local democratic party. I also landed my dream advocacy job thanks to DigiDems extensive network!”
Maureen Lincke
2022 DigiDems Alum
New York 22nd
"I had an amazing experience as a Campaign DigiDem, and got to work with other passionate, smart people who shared my values. The professional development and support from coaches was great."
David Clark
2022 DigiDems Alum
Colorado 7th
“I loved being a DigiDem! Our 2020 cohort was defined by the pandemic, but I believe we did stellar work even tho many of us were remote. I expanded my friendships and connections (which I happily keep up as an active alum), my skillset (looking at you cybersecurity), and my career path (the Michigan Dems hired me full time in 2021).”
“DigiDems was my entry point into a career in progressive politics, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I was placed on a campaign that deeply valued what I brought to the table, and thanks to the comprehensive support and programming of DigiDems staff, I had the tools I needed to shine on my campaign.”
Ari Kelo
2022 DigiDems Alum
Nevada 3rd
We collaborate with numerous partners from across the Democratic ecosystem and recruitment space to ensure we can assemble an exceptional cohort of DigiDems.
Words of Praise for DigiDems
"DigiDems is critical to our fight to take back the House of Representatives. DigiDems helps House Democrats build top-tier, data-driven campaigns, and provides competitive solutions for our swing-district Members."
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08)
"DigiDems has been a key partner in fighting to help protect our House Democratic Majority, supporting dozens of critical races decided by thin margins. DigiDems is an incredible ally in ensuring Democrats build a long-term technological and data advantage to help us win consistently for cycles to come."
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11)
"Having a Blue Leadership Collaborative (BLC) alumnus as our campaign manager with a DigiDem leading our digital and data work brought a level of leadership and expertise that was critical to winning. As a frontline member, I know firsthand that the impact of DigiDems and BLC has been invaluable."
Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01)
"Our House Democratic candidates run to win—and DigiDems provides the tech, digital, and data to do just that. Races are often decided by just a few points. It's more important than ever to have an experienced tech staffer on our critical campaigns to ensure no votes are left on the table."
House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05)
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