Managing Strategist, Paid Media (Temporary)

Authentic

8d•$90,000•Remote

About The Position

Authentic is looking for a Temporary Managing Strategist to work in our Paid Media department and join our team for the current election cycle. The term for this position will end on November 28, 2026. Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, online organizing, and more. We lead this industry with a focus on developing unique and creative digital programs for our clients. The Managing Strategist, Paid Media is expected to plan and execute paid media buys, working independently to meet client needs with minimal monitoring from management– to run digital programs that meet our award-winning standard. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they can take on management responsibilities while managing staff and a large book of work. This position reports directly to the Director of Paid Media This is a management-level position that pays a fixed starting salary of $90,000 annually, per our company’s transparent employee compensation. Benefits include 100% employer covered health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, flexible vacation and sick leave, and more.

Requirements

Knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement
Experience executing large-scale digital advertising programs for campaigns and causes
Deep knowledge of advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads, texting platforms like Switchboard, and CRMs like NGP and ActionKit
Ability to plan and execute advertising campaigns for clients including regular campaign tracking and in-platform optimizing
Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client
Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience and/or training managing and/or mentoring
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
Extensive experience in client management, 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

Act as the advertising lead for a significant number of large clients and work alongside client leads, managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies that maximize our clients’ online fundraising and engagement
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.
Lead on setting best practices for ad copy and developing innovative advertising strategies for clients. 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 to each client
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
Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
Produce professional memos and maintain internal and external reporting
Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client’s needs as necessary
Lead on client communications, producing professional reports and memos
Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients, fact check, and proofread content before it goes out from a client
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
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
And more!