Sponsorship & Marketing Specialist

About Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.

Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election and voting-related litigation, providing filings, in-depth analysis and up-to-date developments about court proceedings.

We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 300,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 250,000 YouTube subscribers. By providing our readers with breaking news updates, long-form analysis pieces and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts and voting rights activists, Democracy Docket is committed to helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democracy.

Job Overview

Democracy Docket is seeking a Sponsorship & Marketing Specialist to support our growing sponsorship and marketing initiatives. This team member will play a key role in researching potential sponsors, assisting in securing mission-aligned partnerships, coordinating sponsor deliverables and supporting marketing campaigns and events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential sponsorship leads to identify mission-aligned and relevant partnership opportunities.
• Support the Senior Growth Manager in pitching and securing sponsorships, including coordinating meetings, preparing materials and maintaining outreach records.
• Keep media kits updated with the latest audience metrics, insights and product information to effectively sell sponsorship opportunities.
• Coordinate with sponsors to ensure proper ad placement and timely execution of deliverables.
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics for both sponsors and internal marketing initiatives.
• Assist the Marketing Strategist in planning, promoting and executing virtual and in-person events.
• Support email marketing campaigns, including drafting, copy editing and scheduling content.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and competitor sponsorship strategies to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Optimize sponsorship packages by assisting in refining sponsorship offerings, gathering feedback from sponsors and analyzing performance data.
• Contribute to other marketing, sponsorship, and audience engagement initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in marketing, sponsorship coordination or related roles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and virtual event tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Experience working with sponsors and tracking performance metrics/analytics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities and last-minute changes, particularly in response to the news cycle.
• Confidence in public speaking, presenting sponsorship opportunities to potential partners or discussing marketing strategies with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience coordinating both virtual and in-person events, from logistics to promotion and execution.
• Experience working for a mission-driven organization or news outlet.
• Familiarity with social media marketing and analytics.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based out of either our Washington, D.C. or Jersey City, NJ office. We currently operate on a hybrid schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you want to work at Democracy Docket.

Democracy Docket is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.