Senior Video Editor
Poolhouse
Full time
Director, Political
Poolhouse· Political
About this role
As a POOLHOUSE Director, you’ll serve as a lead on our political team, which works with Republican candidates, causes, and SuperPACs. You’ll jump headfirst into managing the day-to-day client needs, shepherding strategic initiatives from start to finish, and most importantly, helping our candidates and causes win.
Our ideal candidate is independent, creative, detail-oriented, politically sharp, and ready to learn (while having a bit of fun along the way).
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Scope, define, estimate, and manage projects and timelines for our clients
- Write, conceptualize, create communications and scripts both independently and collaboratively
- Serve as day-to-day project lead for assigned client accounts
- Support the core team in business development functions, including research and pitch opportunities
- Oversee work from concept to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadlines are met
- Foster strong relationships with clients by providing outstanding service and proactive communication
- Provide clear, sound political guidance and strategic recommendations internally and externally
- Manage your workflow according to set procedures and timelines, including juggling multiple projects simultaneously and understanding project priorities in the context of agency expectations
- 4+ years of experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working in political campaigns or political communications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Willingness to learn new things and new ways of doing things
- Knowledge of the current public and political affairs landscape
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm sense of overall goals
- Ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems on the fly with a team
- A commitment to producing high-quality work
- Able to thrive in uncomfortable and high stakes situations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to occasionally work long hours, occasional weekends, and travel when necessary
- Position is based in Washington, DC; applicants must be willing and able to fulfill the role in person.
- Competitive salary based on industry standards
- A collaborative and creative work environment
- 100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance
- 100% employer covered medical for dependents
- 12 days of PTO a year
- Generous paid holiday schedule including Thanksgiving week and Christmas Break
- Parental leave
- 401k with employer match
- Company funding for relevant continued education and skill development
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This Director, Political role at Poolhouse is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director, Political role at Poolhouse full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director, Political role in the Political department at Poolhouse.
Which team or department does the Director, Political at Poolhouse belong to?
This Director, Political position is part of the Political department at Poolhouse. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Director, Political job at Poolhouse posted?
This Director, Political position at Poolhouse was posted on Feb 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director, Political
Poolhouse
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