Vice President, Direct Mail (Political)

MissionWired•Leander, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

MissionWired is seeking a direct-response marketer to work with nonprofit organizations and Democratic campaigns for the 2028 election cycle and beyond. The role is on the front lines of client relationships and is responsible for designing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns. The Vice President will manage a team of associates, strategists, writers, artists, and production staff, and work with clients with a variety of engagement needs. The position develops political fundraising strategies, designs direct mail and integrated fundraising, advocacy, and communications campaigns, and leads teams in delivering campaigns across digital and direct-response channels. It also includes client strategy, campaign performance assessment, revenue forecasting, budgeting, project resource and timeline management, business development, and client service. The company is working remotely with no return-to-office date; applicants must reside in one of the states listed in the posting.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in direct-response communications, direct mail fundraising, or marketing for an agency or political organization.
Extensive experience in political fundraising and a strong understanding of how leading campaigns and committees generate grassroots revenue.
Client management experience.
Experience managing cross-functional project teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams.
Experience with digital fundraising.
Experience with business development.

Responsibilities

Work with political partners to develop direct-response fundraising strategies using creative, technology, and custom or proprietary solutions.
Design direct mail and integrated fundraising, advocacy, and communications campaigns.
Lead cross-functional teams in implementing client campaigns across mail, email, web, social media, SMS, and search.
Generate relationships with new nonprofit partners.
Assess client KPIs and ensure maximum return on investment for client campaigns.
Advise clients on industry best practices and emerging strategies.
Provide strategic marketing planning, including revenue forecasting and budgeting.
Work with client teams, including technology and creative, to manage project resources and timelines.
Identify prospective clients and develop opportunities to design and pitch engagements.
Provide high-quality client service, including regular reporting and invoicing.
Support teams during some nights and weekends during high-volume periods, such as elections.

Benefits

100% employer-paid premiums for a platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network.
100% employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance.
401(k) with a 3% employer contribution.
20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
Financial support for reproductive and transgender care.
Flexible telecommute and remote work policies.
Company-issued Mac products for home offices.
Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other available perks.
Salary floor of $135,000 per year, commensurate with experience.