Digital Strategist, Paid Media (9-Month Term)

Authentic; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency is seeking a Digital Strategist for a 9-month term. This role involves developing creative strategies, managing client communications, and executing digital paid media campaigns. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and flexible work policies.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health care

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible vacation and sick leave

4-day work week

Monthly phone reimbursement

Home office stipend

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues related to Democratic candidates.
• Experience in advertising platforms and digital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital paid media strategies.
• Create content that aligns with client voice and goals.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

NGP

ActionKit

Job description

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Location: Remote (All states except CA or WA)

Position: Full-time (Temporary)

Salary: $65,000

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.

We are looking for a Digital Strategist, Paid Media to join our team for a limited term of nine (9) months. Digital Strategists are expected to run point on leading a book of select clients, working independently to meet client needs with some assistance from management– to run digital programs that meet our award-winning standard.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $65,000 annually, per our company’s transparent employee compensation policy. Benefits include 100% employer covered health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, flexible vacation and sick leave, and more.

This is a union position represented by the Campaign Workers Guild.

Responsibilities

• 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, relevant, and timely
• Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• Develop, set, and execute digital paid media strategy for our clients to meet their goals
• Lead on relevant client communications
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client's needs as necessary
• Be on top of digital trends and new tools, so we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices
• Tailor ad strategies to the unique needs of each client and circumstance. Think outside the box to rely less on traditional methods and look to innovate.
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client's needs as necessary
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement
• Transferable experience from a previous role or a short period in a similar position
• Experience working in advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads and CRMs like NGP and ActionKit
• Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in stakeholder or client management, copywriting, and digital ad campaigns
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• 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 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!
  
  

Additional Information

• Work environment: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
• Physical Demands: This is a largely sedentary role. The ability to look at screens for extended periods of time is required.
  
  

Authentic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Authentic’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, length of time spent unemployed, as well as other classifications protected by applicable laws.

Our mission is to create a safe workplace for ALL employees of varied backgrounds where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, learn, grow, and make a real difference in the world around us. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete job applications is prohibited by our hiring policies. Your application will be discarded if we believe you to have used AI.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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