Remote Paid Media Strategist for Progressive Fundraising

Location: Remote (All states e except CA, NY, 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 ending November 13, 2026. 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. 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