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Location: Remote
Position: Full-time (Temporary)
Salary: $90,000/year

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 Managing Strategist, Paid Media to join our team for the current election cycle. The term for this position will end on November 28, 2026. The Managing Strategist, Paid Media will lead digital advertising campaigns for some of our biggest clients. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they are ready to take on management responsibilities while managing staff and a large book of work.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $90,000 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.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the advertising lead for a significant number of large clients and work alongside client leads, managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies that maximize our clients’ online fundraising and engagement
• 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.
• Lead on setting best practices for ad copy and developing innovative advertising strategies for clients. 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 to each client
• Set up and track ads and advertising spend in Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, Switchboard, Scale to Win, and other advertising and texting platforms as needed
• Optimize digital ads in advertising platforms and report on results
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
• Produce professional memos and maintain internal and external reporting
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client’s needs as necessary
• Lead on client communications, producing professional reports and memos
• Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients, fact check, and proofread content before it goes out from a client
• Be on top of digital trends and new tools so that we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the issues and a 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 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!

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.

Location: Remote (All states in the US)
Position: Full-time (Limited Term)
Salary: $100,000/year

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 an Associate Director, Paid Media to join our team for a limited term ending December 31, 2026. The Associate Director, Paid Media will lead digital advertising campaigns for our biggest clients and help lead and develop the department. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they are ready to take on leadership responsibilities while managing staff and a large book of work.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $100,000 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.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the advertising lead for a significant number of large clients and work alongside client leads, managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies that maximize our clients’ online fundraising and engagement
• 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.
• Lead on setting best practices for ad copy and developing innovative advertising strategies for clients
• Set up ads in Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, and other advertising platforms as needed 
• Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product
• Produce professional memos and maintain internal and external reporting 
• Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client’s needs as necessary
• Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client
• Lead on client communications, producing professional reports and memos
• Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients, fact check, and proofread content before it goes out from a client
• Be on top of digital trends and new tools so that we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement
• Experience executing large-scale digital advertising programs for campaigns and causes with different goals (ie persuasion, mobilization, direct response) 
• Deep knowledge of advertising platforms like Facebook, Google Ads, and programmatic platforms. 
• Experience using CRMs like NGP and ActionKit
• Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client – and teaching others 
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing a team 
• 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
• 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.

Location: Remote (All states in the US except CA, CO, NY, WA)
Position: Full-time (Limited Term)
Salary: $54,000/year

Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, creative and web strategy, online organizing, and more. We’re known for building innovative, people-powered digital programs that help elect Democrats and advance progressive causes. We are seeking a Digital Associate to join our Email team for a limited term of six (6) months.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $54,000 annually, per our company’s transparent employee compensation policy, with industry-leading benefits including 100% employer-covered health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, flexible vacation and sick leave, and much more.

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

Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, proofread and fact-check, and produce fundraising, cultivation, and advocacy emails for clients including Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations, ensuring accuracy and clarity before publication.
• Help shape and maintain each client’s unique voice and brand in digital content.
• Build emails and donation pages in platforms like ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, ActionKit, ActionNetwork, and other CRMs.
• Engage in testing, targeting, and deliverability best practices to strengthen results
• Support reporting and analysis of email performance, preparing client-ready and internal memos when needed
• Brainstorm creative ideas and draft rapid-response emails tied to breaking news
• Collaborate with strategists, designers, and paid media/content teams to deliver integrated campaign programs and brainstorm strategies
• Use, evaluate, and provide feedback on new digital tools and emerging technologies being tested by Authentic to improve programs and workflows
• Provide coverage on client accounts when needed and contribute to overall team success
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in electing Democrats and advancing the progressive movement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• Comfort with G-Suite tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
• Interest in building skills in client management, copywriting, production, testing, and reporting
• Commitment to learning, collaboration, and contributing to a positive team culture

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!

Nice To Haves (Not Required):

• Experience with HTML or email coding basics
• Familiarity with CRMs (NGP VAN, ActionKit, ActionNetwork, Engaging Networks, etc.)
• Previous campaign, advocacy, or digital experience through internships, coursework, or volunteer work

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.