Digital Strategist, Paid Media (Temporary)

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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