Position Summary:
The Iowa Democratic Party is hiring a tracker for the 2026 election cycle. This role will be responsible for filming and reporting on in person and remote Republican candidate events and media appearances. They will share details of tracking opportunities on Republican candidates, audio and/or video record events, prepare transcripts on event remarks, and promptly upload audio and/or video to online databases, as well as other research tasks when needed.
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitoring news, social media platforms, and other sources in order to build and maintain a schedule of tracking opportunities
- Confirming event details, candidate attendance, and getting technology ready for
- events
- Filming and analyzing candidate remarks at public events
- Preparing memos, uploading and sharing event footage
- Researching and filming other politically relevant events
- Recruiting volunteers to assist with tracking and training and managing tracking volunteers
Requirements:
- Initiative to work independently and follow through on all projects
- Excellent time management, planning, troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to perform duties under pressure and when handling confrontation
- Flexibility to travel at short notice and availability during evening and weekend hours
- Excellent writing skills and highly detail oriented
- A valid driver’s license and reliable car to get to and from events
- Familiarity with video editing a plus
How to apply:
- Fill out the application link here
The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.