Manager, Marketing & New Business Support, GSG Political

Global Strategy Group•Washington, DC

19h

About The Position

GSG Political is seeking a hands-on marketing manager to lead day-to-day marketing efforts for a leading Democratic polling firm. The role shapes and amplifies the firm’s political narrative, develops and promotes thought leadership, elevates pollsters and research, supports media and executive visibility, and keeps marketing initiatives moving across multiple channels. The manager also supports new business by maintaining organized, current materials used for proposals and pitches. The successful candidate understands Democratic politics and polling, follows issues and developments shaping the political landscape, and can turn research, expertise, and campaign wins into compelling content. This role requires strong political instincts, excellent writing and communication, sound judgment, exceptional organization, and a proactive, process-driven approach to managing competing priorities. Prior marketing experience is not required. Global Strategy Group is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency with more than 25 years of experience and a team of 150+ professionals. The position offers a base salary of $85,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Democratic politics, political research or polling, political media, advocacy, or a related environment, ideally in research, communications, digital, or marketing.
Deep knowledge of and interest in Democratic politics and polling, with a strong understanding of issues, conversations, and developments shaping the political landscape.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate next steps, work independently, and own projects from idea through completion.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, engaging content.
Strong visual and storytelling instincts, with experience developing compelling presentations, marketing materials, or other external-facing content.
Collaborative and low-ego, with the ability to build strong working relationships and manage input from senior leaders, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Comfort with technology and ability to learn new tools and systems quickly; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and interpreting polling data, identifying key findings, and translating research into clear, compelling content for broader audiences.
Experience working with U.S. political media, including pitching reporters or producers, and/or existing relationships with political media.

Responsibilities

Own GSG Political’s content calendar and day-to-day marketing execution across social media, the website, email, and other channels, including maintaining accurate email distribution lists.
Partner with the political team to surface important work, data, and insights; identify content and marketing opportunities; and move ideas through execution.
Manage the GSG Political website and ensure its content is current, relevant, engaging, and reflective of the firm’s latest work and positioning.
Manage political research content from concept through launch and promotion, including thought leadership research, op-eds, campaign wins, company announcements, and other timely content.
Develop copy and amplification plans across earned, paid, social, email, and digital channels, ensuring consistency with GSG Political’s brand and positioning.
Maintain and evolve GSG Political’s core narrative and marketing materials, including decks featuring current work, data, insights, wins, and capabilities.
Support media and executive visibility efforts, including building relationships with political media, identifying speaking and conference opportunities, and coordinating interviews, op-eds, panels, and other appearances.
Track and analyze marketing performance and manage the political marketing budget, using social, email, website, media, and other metrics to evaluate effectiveness and guide marketing investment.
Identify and manage award opportunities and submissions showcasing campaign work, research, and the team.
Plan and execute marketing events, including post-election parties, external events, and webinars.
Maintain and organize core new business materials, including client lists, case studies, firm and team descriptions, and content used in proposals and pitch decks.
Keep new business materials current and help teams identify and use the strongest content for each opportunity.
Work with the political and Dynamics teams to keep client and new business information organized and up to date, track priority opportunities, and ensure information is accurate and consistent across systems and materials.
Support internal requirements for new business opportunities by helping key sellers gather necessary information and navigate internal processes.
As needed, draft proposals and pitch decks in support of new business efforts.