Managing Strategist, Paid Media

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Authentic

πŸ’΅ $90k
πŸ“Remote - United States

Summary

Join Authentic, an award-winning digital agency, as a Temporary Managing Strategist in our Paid Media department for the current election cycle (ending November 28, 2026). This full-time, remote position offers a $90,000 annual salary. You will plan and execute paid media buys across various platforms, manage a team, and contribute to award-winning digital programs for our clients. The role requires deep knowledge of advertising platforms and experience managing staff. Excellent benefits include 100% employer-covered health insurance, a 401k with employer contribution, flexible leave, and more.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads, texting platforms like Switchboard and Scale to Win, and CRMs like NGP and ActionKit including trafficking campaigns
  • Ability to plan and execute advertising campaigns for clients including regular campaign tracking and in-platform optimizing
  • Knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement
  • Experience executing on strategy on digital advertising programs and/or fundraising texting programs for campaigns and causes
  • Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience and/or training managing and/or mentoring
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, hold yourself accountable, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience in copywriting and digital ad campaigns
  • Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel and the necessary attention to detail that comes with it
  • 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 in all areas of work 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

  • Set up and track ads and advertising spend in Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, Switchboard, Scale to Win, and other advertising and texting platforms as needed
  • Optimize digital ads in advertising platforms and report on results
  • Assist with purchases of email lists, ensuring they are executed in a timely manner with minimal errors
  • Manage employees within the department and contribute to making improvements to the department. That includes conducting reviews, being responsible for employees’ development, making recommendations about raises/promotions, discipline, etc
  • Ensure billing is accurate each month
  • Act as the media buying lead for a significant number of clients and work alongside media planning leads, account managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies that maximize our clients’ online fundraising and engagement
  • Maintain internal and external reporting
  • Brainstorm and develop creative ideas for our clients, write, fact-check, and proofread content before it goes out
  • Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
  • Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet our client's needs as necessary
  • Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client
  • Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
  • Be on top of digital trends and new tools so that we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices
  • 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
  • Profit-sharing bonus
  • Four-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
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