Digital Strategist, Paid Media; Temporary

Overview

Digital Strategist, Paid Media (Temporary) – Remote (All states except CA or WA). Position:
Full-time (Limited-Term) for nine (9) months. Salary: $65,000/year. Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, creative and web strategy, online organizing, and more. We’re known for building innovative, people-powered digital programs that help elect Democrats and advance progressive causes.

This role is a union position represented by the Campaign Workers Guild.

• Act as the paid media client lead owning the growth of their digital fundraising program through multiple paid media channels:
  Meta, Search, P2P Texting, List Growth, and more
• Develop, set, and execute all aspects of the client’s digital paid media fundraising strategy to meet client goals, including media planning, projections, and content development
• Collaborate with internal paid media ad ops teams to execute and optimize all aspects of the client’s paid media program
• Brainstorm and develop creative ideas for clients, write, fact-check, and proofread content
• Ensure all content reflects the authentic and honest voice of the client, ensuring programs are unique, relevant, and timely
• Respond to topics in real-time by drafting ads and texts in response to breaking news
• Lead on relevant client communications
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
• Coordinate with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet client needs
• Stay informed on digital trends and new tools to make cutting-edge recommendations based on best practices
• Tailor paid media fundraising strategies to the unique needs of each client and circumstance; seek opportunities to innovate
• Evaluate and provide feedback on new digital tools and emerging technologies to improve programs and workflows
• Perform other duties as needed

• Knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement
• Transferable experience from a previous role or a short period in a similar position
• Experience with advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads and CRMs like NGP and Action Kit
• Experience creating and setting strategy for a client
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in stakeholder or client management, copywriting, and digital ad campaigns
• Proficient with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Able to work extended hours when needed for rapid response moments
• Eager to learn and self-educate
• Attention to detail and perseverance
• Support for progressive values and commitment to a diverse, safe workplace

• 100% employer-paid health care, vision, and dental
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer match, fully vested on day one
• 4-day work week
• Flexible vacation and sick leave
• Generous paid parental leave and dependent care benefits
• Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Home office stipend or local hot desk
• Student loan repayment assistance
• And more

• Work environment:
  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
• Physical Demands:
  This is a largely sedentary role; the ability to look at screens for extended periods is required.

Authentic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Authentic’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or other classifications protected by applicable laws. Our mission is to create a safe workplace for all employees, where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, learn, grow, and make a real difference.

People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete job applications is prohibited by our hiring policies; applications submitted with AI will be discarded.