Digital Strategist, Paid Media

Summary

Join Authentic, an award-winning digital agency, as a Digital Strategist, Paid Media for a 9-month temporary position! You will lead a book of clients, developing and executing digital paid media strategies. Responsibilities include brainstorming creative ideas, writing content, responding to breaking news, and collaborating with designers and other strategists. The position offers a $65,000 annual salary and excellent benefits. This is a union position with the Campaign Workers Guild. The ideal candidate will have experience in advertising platforms, client management, and copywriting, along with a passion for progressive politics.

Requirements

• 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 working in advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads and CRMs like NGP and ActionKit
• Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in stakeholder or client management, copywriting, and digital ad campaigns
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Able to work extended hours when needed/for rapid response moments
• Eager to learn and self-educate
• Committed to getting things right – pays close attention to detail and doesn’t stop trying
• Support for progressive values and commitment to building a safe and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life can contribute and advance the movement

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop creative ideas for our clients, write, fact-check, and proofread content
• Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique, relevant, and timely
• Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• Develop, set, and execute digital paid media strategy for our clients to meet their goals
• Lead on relevant client communications
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client's needs as necessary
• Be on top of digital trends and new tools, so we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices
• Tailor ad strategies to the unique needs of each client and circumstance. Think outside the box to rely less on traditional methods and look to innovate
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client's needs as necessary
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

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