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Location: Remote (All states in the US, except WA)
Position: Full-time (Temporary)
Salary: $78,000/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 Senior Digital Strategists to work as account managers in our Email department for a limited term*. 

* We have two openings for this position and are aiming for one to commence in February and the other in March. These limited-term positions will end at 9 months from the start date or November, 28, 2026, whichever is earlier.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $78,000 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:

• 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
• 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
• Provide support across the team as needed or assigned — helping provide coverage on other client accounts if necessary
• Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client
• Use reports and online platforms to track results
• Develop and deliver professional reports, projections, and memos for clients
• 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 
• Effectively manage client communication and expectations across multiple programs
• Work collaboratively with other strategists, managers, and members of the paid media and content teams to develop holistic strategies to maximize results across clients
• Proofread, edit and help fact check content before it goes to the client or to supporters
• Regularly utilize and/or test prototypes for technical solutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve specific workflow challenges
• Brainstorm creative email ideas for clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• 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

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and client accounts at once and meet tight deadlines as needed
• Experience and demonstrated success in a senior strategist-level role or equivalent
• Experience writing fundraising emails.
• Demonstrated understanding of email best practices including theories of change, creative writing, A/B testing, error-free copywriting, and email formatting
• Experience communicating with clients
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with using G-Suite tools including shared Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
• Experience with progressive tools such as ActBlue, NGP, or ActionKit. 
• Experience in reading and analyzing data
• Willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Committed to getting things right – pays close attention to detail and doesn’t stop trying

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 or WA)
Position: Full-time (Limited Term)
Salary: $65,000/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 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:

• Act as the paid media client lead owning the growth of their digital fundraising program through many paid media channels: Meta, Search, P2P Texting, List Growth, and more
• Develop, set, and execute all aspects of client’s digital paid media fundraising strategy to meet client goals including media planning, projections, and content development
• Work with internal paid media ad ops teams to execute and optimize all aspects of client’s paid media program
• 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 and texts in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• 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 paid media fundraising strategies to the unique needs of each client and circumstance. Think outside the box and look for opportunities to innovate.
• Use, evaluate, and provide feedback on new digital tools and emerging technologies being tested by Authentic to improve programs and workflows 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.

Location: Remote
Position: Full-time (Temporary – through November 2026)
Salary: $90,000

Authentic is seeking a Managing Strategist to lead a team of writers. Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, creative and web strategy, online organizing, and more. We lead this industry with a focus on developing unique and creative digital programs for our clients. The term for this position ends on November 28, 2026.

This is a management-level position that pays a fixed starting salary of $90,000 annually, per our company’s transparent employee compensation, with opportunities to earn up to 6% raises during regular evaluation processes each year. Benefits include 100% employer covered health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, flexible vacation and sick leave, and more.

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

Qualifications:

• 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

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.