Field Executive - Political Campaign

Job Description

Job Title: Field Executive - Political Campaign
Location: Chennai (with extensive field travel)
Employment Type: Full-time (Campaign Contract)

Role Overview

At Demos Project, the Political Campaign Associate (Field) will be a frontline driver of campaign execution, responsible for managing on-ground units, engaging with communities, and ensuring seamless implementation of political strategies. This role combines grassroots engagement, field intelligence, and operational execution to align with the broader campaign vision. The candidate must demonstrate agility, communication skills, and political awareness while navigating diverse cultural and regional landscapes across Tamil Nadu.

Core Responsibilities

1. Field Research and Political Pulse

• Conduct structured surveys, interviews, and outreach to detect the political pulse of different demographics, geographies, and legislative constituencies.
• Gather ground-level insights on voter sentiment, community issues, and local dynamics.
• Observe and document competitor activities, local trends, and significant developments.

2. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Interact with local residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to foster trust and gather feedback.
• Liaise with political stakeholders including party leadership, post holders, and workers to support campaign rollouts.
• Build grassroots networks to amplify campaign presence and outreach.

3. Campaign Execution and Coordination

• Assist in implementing on-ground campaigns, including public events, rallies, branding setups, and outreach programs.
• Draft and execute detailed work plans for campaign activities in coordination with internal and external teams.
• Support last-mile execution of digital and central strategies at the field level.

4. Data Collection and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely collection of field data using structured tools.
• Submit daily and weekly reports to the Head of Operations for campaign monitoring.
• Provide actionable feedback based on field intelligence to refine campaign strategy.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal teams such as Digital, Data Analytics, Creative, and Research to align field execution with central campaign objectives.
• Participate in daily/weekly briefings to ensure cohesive planning and communication.

6. Discipline and Protocol Adherence

• Maintain organizational standards, ethical practices, and confidentiality while handling sensitive political content.
• Ensure professional conduct during all stakeholder interactions.
• Be flexible with long hours, extensive travel, and high-pressure deadlines during campaign phases.

Required Qualifications and SkillsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in field operations, sales, campaign management, or political consulting.
• Prior experience in grassroots campaigns, election strategy, or public outreach is highly desirable.

Language Proficiency

• Strong proficiency in Tamil (mandatory).
• Good command of English (preferred).

Core Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly analyze and report local sentiment.
• Comfort with extensive fieldwork in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to execute under pressure.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Willingness to travel extensively across Tamil Nadu, often at short notice.
• Comfortable working late hours and weekends during peak campaign activity.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-intensity, and feedback-driven environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, discipline, and political sensitivity in all tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC (per month)?
• What is your expected CTC (per month)?
• How many days of notice period do you have?
• Do you have experience in political field campaigns? If yes, how many years?
• What is your current location?

Work Location: In person