Senior Strategist, Texting

Middle Seat

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Senior Strategists on the Texting team lead full-scale texting programs for progressive candidates, organizations, and nonprofits. This role is for experienced text fundraising practitioners who are ready to fully own programs end-to-end – driving content strategy, leading multi-layered acquisition plans, and building the kind of client relationships that make programs great. They are deeply plugged into the political landscape, bring strong creative instincts to fundraising copy, and know how to turn performance data into smarter strategy. This role is a part of the bargaining unit.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in texting, digital fundraising, or a related field; at least 1-2 years of P2P and/or broadcast texting experience strongly preferred
Able to manage client projects and relationships largely without assistance
Strong copywriting skills; ability to write across send types and adapt to different client voices and principals; writing is consistently free of errors
Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of progressive politics

Nice To Haves

Previous fundraising experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of ActBlue and other relevant CRMs (ActionKit, Action Network, NGP, etc.) preferred but not required
Proficiency in Switchboard and familiarity with other texting platforms (Scale to Win, Tatango, Amplify, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with AirTable and Google Sheets for reporting; comfortability with Looker Studio preferred

Responsibilities

Lead broadcast and P2P texting programs across assigned clients
Provide feedback and support to junior staff on shared accounts
Draft copy across all send types, including broadcast, in-house P2P, and P2P list rentals, and develop content calendars for client programs
Lead content brainstorms for assigned accounts; identify opportunities to capitalize on news moments and rapid response
Independently execute rapid response campaigns from ideation through production and delivery
Build multi-layered media plans for acquisition programs spanning P2P, list rentals, appends, and bought numbers; pitch and present plans to clients
Manage external vendors independently across all acquisition programs; hold vendors accountable to client-specific performance benchmarks
Develop comprehensive list growth strategies, spanning both paid and organic channels; proactively identify client-facing organic growth opportunities
Maintain near-flawless escrow across all assigned accounts; manage invoicing end-to-end without prompting
Produce client-facing spend and fundraising projections independently
Pull, compile, analyze, and synthesize performance metrics into client reports
Manage and interface with clients directly, including Members of Congress and candidates for federal office
Contribute to team success: develop training materials, participate in sales pitches as needed, assist in onboarding, and begin to mentor junior staff through collaboration on shared accounts
Oversee interns as needed
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salaries and great benefits
We only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes
We’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers Guild
Get in on the ground floor of a growing operation
100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision
Zero deductible health plan
Wellness benefits, which include free memberships to One Medical, Health Advocate, and Talkspace
Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat
Mobile phone or internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
6% employer match on your 401k retirement account
20 paid vacation days off, plus 2 floating holidays
Unlimited sick leave
Commuter benefits for public transportation
Coworking/Office Space Stipend for Remote Employees
12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
$100 monthly student loan reimbursement
$350 monthly mental health benefit
$1,000 annual professional development reimbursement