Authentic · 6 days ago
Managing Strategist, Email (Temporary Position)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yrAuthentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, creative and web strategy. They are seeking a Managing Strategist to lead a team of writers, develop email strategies, and manage client relationships to optimize email performance.
AdvertisingConsultingGraphic DesignMarketingNon ProfitPoliticsWeb Design
Responsibilities
Serve as email lead on several client accounts — leading client calls, developing and explaining email strategy, communicating with the client, setting content calendars and goals, writing, proofing and editing compelling emails, managing client approvals, executing email production, analyzing results, and optimizing based on performance and client feedback
Draft written content for clients, including emails, ads and SMS content, with a focus on more complex writing tasks
Proofread and help fact check content before it goes to the client or to supporters
Assign work to members of your team, managing capacity across a team of writers
Manage employees within the department and contribute to making improvements to the department. That includes conducting reviews, being responsible for employees’ development, making recommendations about raises/promotions, discipline, etc
Build creative data-informed email strategies that generate strong results in rapid response moments, while also setting programs up for long-term success — coming up with “out of the box” ideas to set programs apart
Help direct reports build their own experience contributing to or managing account strategy
Regularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices with direct reports and the wider team, while helping with coverage as needed
Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client
Regularly A/B test topics and tactics across clients, while remaining on top of digital trends and tools, ensuring we are proactive in innovating for our clients
Work collaboratively with strategists, other managers, and members of the paid media and content teams to develop holistic strategies to maximize results across clients
Brainstorm creative email ideas for clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Regularly utilize and/or test prototypes for technical solutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve specific workflow challenges
Regularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices and helping with coverage as needed
Respond to news in real-time as needed, by drafting and producing rapid messages in response to fast-breaking news
Perform additional responsibilities as requested
Qualification
Required
Experience and demonstrated success in a managing direct reports or equivalent
Extensive experience of writing fundraising emails for political candidates/organizations and nonprofits
Advanced knowledge of digital strategy and email fundraising
Deep knowledge of email best practices including theories of change, creative writing, A/B testing, error-free copywriting, and email formatting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and attention to detail
Demonstrated experience 'thinking outside the box' and finding creative solutions to complex problems
Ability to handle multiple challenging tasks at once and meet tight deadlines as needed
Proficiency in using G-Suite tools including shared Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
Experiencing reading and analyzing data - and using that to inform decision-making
Willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture
Committed to getting things right - pays close attention to detail and doesn't stop trying
Preferred
Thorough understanding of and experience using progressive tools, including ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, Action Network, ActionKit, and more
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!
Company
Authentic
Authentic is a digital fundraising and marketing agency for political campaigns & nonprofit organizations.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Nellis
Founder and CEO
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