Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Digital Partnerships, or Senior Director of Digital Partnerships

at Stand Up America

🏢 About Stand Up America

Stand Up America is a progressive, digital-first advocacy organization with over 2 million grassroots members dedicated to fighting corruption, voter suppression, and building a more representative democracy. Since 2017, they've driven over 4 million calls to lawmakers, mobilized 100,000 protestors, and partnered with hundreds of influencers to reach tens of millions of Americans. You'd join a nimble, high-impact team that values autonomy and innovation in digital organizing.

About This Role

As Director or Senior Director of Digital Partnerships, you'll lead the expansion of Stand Up America's influencer and creator partnerships, managing relationships with talent, organizations, and digital creators to drive advocacy outcomes. This new role offers significant autonomy to shape the program from the ground up, while also overseeing project management for campaigns. You'll report to the Managing Director of Digital Campaigns and have a direct hand in mobilizing millions for democracy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing partnership pipelines and outreach to potential creators, followed by a check-in with the digital campaigns team on upcoming mobilizations. You might then negotiate a partnership agreement with a talent manager, analyze performance data from a recent influencer campaign, and end the day by drafting a project plan for a new voter outreach initiative.

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🎯 Who Stand Up America Is Looking For

  • Experienced in building and scaling digital partnerships, particularly with influencers, creators, and talent in the progressive space.
  • Skilled in project management, able to juggle multiple campaigns and cross-functional teams while driving measurable results.
  • Proactive and thrives with autonomy, comfortable shaping a new role and program without a playbook.
  • Deeply aligned with Stand Up America's mission to fight corruption and voter suppression, with a track record of using digital tools for grassroots mobilization.

📝 Tips for Applying to Stand Up America

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Highlight specific examples of influencer campaigns you've led that drove measurable advocacy outcomes (e.g., calls to lawmakers, petition signatures, event attendance).

2

Showcase your ability to work remotely and autonomously by describing a time you built a program from scratch or took initiative without direct oversight.

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Tailor your resume to emphasize digital-first experience, especially with progressive or advocacy organizations.

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In your cover letter, mention familiarity with Stand Up America's past influencer work (e.g., partnerships with creators for voter registration or protest mobilization).

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Include metrics: e.g., 'Managed 50+ influencers, generating 10M+ impressions and 5K direct actions.'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Express passion for fighting corruption and voter suppression, referencing specific Stand Up America campaigns or values.', 'Demonstrate your experience with digital partnerships, including concrete examples of scaling influencer programs and managing projects.', 'Show that you understand the unique challenges of a new role: emphasize your ability to work autonomously and build systems.', "Mention your alignment with the organization's digital-first, grassroots approach, and how you can amplify their 2M+ member base."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Stand Up America's recent campaigns (e.g., their work on voting rights, anti-corruption) and identify specific influencer partnerships they've done.
  • → Read their blog or press releases to understand their tone and key issues they're currently focused on.
  • → Check their social media channels to see how they engage with influencers and creators.
  • → Look into the background of the Managing Director of Digital Campaigns (the role's supervisor) to understand their leadership style.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a digital partnerships strategy from scratch for an advocacy organization? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you managed a difficult influencer relationship or a campaign that didn't go as planned. How did you handle it?
3 How do you measure success in digital partnerships beyond vanity metrics? What KPIs matter most for advocacy?
4 This role requires project management across multiple campaigns. How do you prioritize and keep projects on track?
5 Why Stand Up America specifically? What about our mission or past work resonates with you?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on corporate or commercial partnerships; this role is about advocacy and grassroots mobilization, not sales.
  • Avoid being vague about your experience with influencers; provide specific names, campaigns, and results.
  • Don't underestimate the need for project management skills—this role is both strategic and operational.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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