Senior Strategist, Texting

USA (Remote)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end texting and multi-channel fundraising programs for political campaigns, with client management and rapid-response execution at scale.

  • Must-have: 2+ years in texting or digital fundraising with P2P/broadcast experience
  • Standout: Direct client interface including Members of Congress or federal candidates
  • Standout: End-to-end ownership of rapid-response and multi-channel acquisition programs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead broadcast and P2P texting programs across assigned clients
  • Provide feedback and support to junior staff on shared accounts
  • Draft copy across all send types, including broadcast, in-house P2P, and P2P list rentals, and develop content calendars for client programs
  • Lead content brainstorms for assigned accounts; identify opportunities to capitalize on news moments and rapid response
  • Independently execute rapid response campaigns from ideation through production and delivery
  • Build multi-layered media plans for acquisition programs spanning P2P, list rentals, appends, and bought numbers; pitch and present plans to clients
  • Manage external vendors independently across all acquisition programs; hold vendors accountable to client-specific performance benchmarks
  • Develop comprehensive list growth strategies, spanning both paid and organic channels; proactively identify client-facing organic growth opportunities
  • Maintain near-flawless escrow across all assigned accounts; manage invoicing end-to-end without prompting
  • Produce client-facing spend and fundraising projections independently

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in texting, digital fundraising, or a related field; at least 1-2 years of P2P and/or broadcast texting experience strongly preferred
  • Able to manage client projects and relationships largely without assistance
  • Strong copywriting skills; ability to write across send types and adapt to different client voices and principals; writing is consistently free of errors
  • Previous fundraising experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of ActBlue and other relevant CRMs (ActionKit, Action Network, NGP, etc.) preferred but not required
  • Proficiency in Switchboard and familiarity with other texting platforms (Scale to Win, Tatango, Amplify, etc.) preferred
  • Familiarity with AirTable and Google Sheets for reporting; comfortability with Looker Studio preferred
  • Attention to detail while managing tight deadlines and multiple content calendars
  • Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of progressive politics

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision
  • Zero deductible health plan
  • Wellness benefits, which include free memberships to One Medical, Health Advocate, and Talkspace
  • Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat
  • Mobile phone or internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
  • 6% employer match on your 401k retirement account
  • 20 paid vacation days off, plus 2 floating holidays
  • Unlimited sick leave
  • Commuter benefits for public transportation
  • Coworking/Office Space Stipend for Remote Employees
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Middle Seat

Middle Seat is a full-service media and fundraising firm for progressive causes and candidates.We’re writers, designers, coders, and strategists passionate about making real change. Whether you’re looking to engage supporters or reach new audiences, you can count on us to run smart, authentic campaigns that drive results.We’re proud to be the first media and fundraising firm to join the Campaign Workers Guild.

Founded in 2016
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
60 employees (33 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.5%
Direct
55.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
9.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~60

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
27 (45% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3