Managing Strategist, Paid Media (Temporary)

The Temporary Managing Strategist position is available in Authentic's Paid Media department for the current election cycle. The term ends on November 28, 2026. Authentic is a digital agency focusing on fundraising, advertising, online organizing, and more.

Responsibilities

• Act as the advertising lead for significant clients, collaborating with client leads, managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies.
• Manage employees within the department and contribute to improving the department. This 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 clients, write, fact-check, and proofread content.
• Ensure all content aligns with the authentic and honest voice of the client, and each program is unique to each client.
• Set up and track ads and advertising spend in various platforms like Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, Switchboard, Scale to Win, and others as needed.
• Optimize digital ads in advertising platforms and report on results.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that enhances our work product.
• Produce professional memos and maintain internal and external reporting.
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet client needs.
• Lead on client communications, producing professional reports and memos.
• Respond to breaking news stories by assisting in drafting ads.
• Brainstorm creative ideas for clients, fact check, and proofread content before it goes out from a client.
• Stay updated on digital trends and new tools to provide cutting-edge recommendations to clients based on best practices.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues and 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 in 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.

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!

About the Role

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.

Schedule

The role is full-time and temporary, ending on November 28, 2026.

Pay

The starting salary is $90,000 annually.

Location

The role is remote.