SMS Strategist (Fully Remote, Eastern Time Zone)

Break Something; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical premiums

401(k) with employer match

20 days paid time off

Company issued Mac laptops

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Break Something in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated individual to manage peer-to-peer texting campaigns. The ideal candidate has experience in digital media marketing and is committed to supporting Democratic candidates.

Responsibilities include executing SMS campaigns, monitoring performance, and collaborating with teams to optimize program outcomes. A strong analytical mindset, organizational skills, and adaptability are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Highly analytical with strong organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and a self-motivated, resourceful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate peer-to-peer and broadcast text message programs for fundraising.
• Manage SMS campaigns and ensure creative assets are timely.
• Provide support to managers and deliver copy and samples.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Experience with Google Sheets

Political CRM knowledge

Texting platform familiarity

Job description

Overview

At Break Something, our clients are using digital media marketing to change the world, and we are looking to add talented individuals to our team to bring their campaign goals to life. Our ideal candidate has experience running peer-to-peer texting campaigns and election-cycle experience. Someone who is organized, a quick learner, comfortable working within multiple tight deadlines, and is dedicated to helping Democratic candidates and causes achieve success engaging the hearts and minds of their targets and constituents.

This position requires a high degree of organization, time management, motivation, attention to detail, and an ability to balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our content teams, senior management, and external vendors to execute peer to peer and broadcast text message programs for fundraising and engagement
• Coordinate detailed process steps to execute SMS campaigns and manage adjustments as necessary
• Ensure all creative assets required to execute SMS/MMS campaigns are available in a timely manner
• Coordinate A/B testing to optimize programs based on performance and client feedback
• Monitor and prepare reports on SMS campaign performance and ROI, ensuring high success rates
• Provide support to managers and deliver copy and samples to clients as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Highly analytical, strong organizational and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn on the job
• Self-motivated, resourceful with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Enthusiasm for Democratic politics and causes
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a must; Experience with political CRMs (e.g. NGP VAN) and texting platforms (e.g. Scale to Win, Switchboard) is preferred
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during peak campaign periods.

Benefits

• The position is eligible for inclusion in our bargaining unit and is salaried with competitive benefits and paid time off. The negotiated salary band for this position is $58,000 - $66,000 annually.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
• 100% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• 15 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off, sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Summer and/or Winter Fridays (cycle dependent)
• Paid parental and medical leave at 100% of your salary
• Company issued Mac laptops
• Regular stipends and/or reimbursement for cell phone service, wellness, home office, meals and more

Break Something is an equal opportunity employer and people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and identities are encouraged to apply.