Managing Strategist, Email
Location: RemotePosition: 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 companyâs 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 â 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 feedbackDraft 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 supportersAssign 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 employeesâ 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 â coming up with âout of the boxâ ideas to set programs apartHelp direct reports build their own experience contributing to or managing account strategyRegularly 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 neededEnsure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each clientRegularly 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 clientsBrainstorm creative email ideas for clients and contribute to a collaborative team cultureRegularly utilize and/or test prototypes for technical solutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve specific workflow challengesRegularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices and helping with coverage as neededRespond to news in real-time as needed, by drafting and producing rapid messages in response to fast-breaking newsPerform additional responsibilities as requested
Qualifications:
Experience and demonstrated success in a managing direct reports or equivalentExtensive experience of writing fundraising emails for political candidates/organizations and nonprofitsAdvanced knowledge of digital strategy and email fundraisingDeep knowledge of email best practices including theories of change, creative writing, A/B testing, error-free copywriting, and email formattingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and attention to detailDemonstrated experience âthinking outside the boxâ and finding creative solutions to complex problemsAbility to handle multiple challenging tasks at once and meet tight deadlines as neededProficiency in using G-Suite tools including shared Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google DocsExperiencing reading and analyzing data - and using that to inform decision-makingWillingness to contribute to a collaborative team cultureCommitted to getting things right - pays close attention to detail and doesnât stop trying
The following experience would be beneficial, but not required:
Thorough understanding of and experience using progressive tools, including ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, Action Network, ActionKit, and more
Benefits:
100% employer-paid health care, vision, and dental100% employer-paid life insurance and disability401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus additional 2% employer match, fully vested on day one4-day work weekFlexible vacation and sick leaveGenerous paid parental leave & dependent care benefitsFlexible telecommute and remote work policiesMonthly phone reimbursementWellness benefitsMental health benefitsCommuter benefitsHome office stipend or local hot deskStudent loan repayment assistanceAnd 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 Authenticâs 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.
Apply Now
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 companyâs 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 â 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 feedbackDraft 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 supportersAssign 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 employeesâ 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 â coming up with âout of the boxâ ideas to set programs apartHelp direct reports build their own experience contributing to or managing account strategyRegularly 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 neededEnsure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each clientRegularly 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 clientsBrainstorm creative email ideas for clients and contribute to a collaborative team cultureRegularly utilize and/or test prototypes for technical solutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve specific workflow challengesRegularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices and helping with coverage as neededRespond to news in real-time as needed, by drafting and producing rapid messages in response to fast-breaking newsPerform additional responsibilities as requested
Qualifications:
Experience and demonstrated success in a managing direct reports or equivalentExtensive experience of writing fundraising emails for political candidates/organizations and nonprofitsAdvanced knowledge of digital strategy and email fundraisingDeep knowledge of email best practices including theories of change, creative writing, A/B testing, error-free copywriting, and email formattingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and attention to detailDemonstrated experience âthinking outside the boxâ and finding creative solutions to complex problemsAbility to handle multiple challenging tasks at once and meet tight deadlines as neededProficiency in using G-Suite tools including shared Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google DocsExperiencing reading and analyzing data - and using that to inform decision-makingWillingness to contribute to a collaborative team cultureCommitted to getting things right - pays close attention to detail and doesnât stop trying
The following experience would be beneficial, but not required:
Thorough understanding of and experience using progressive tools, including ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, Action Network, ActionKit, and more
Benefits:
100% employer-paid health care, vision, and dental100% employer-paid life insurance and disability401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus additional 2% employer match, fully vested on day one4-day work weekFlexible vacation and sick leaveGenerous paid parental leave & dependent care benefitsFlexible telecommute and remote work policiesMonthly phone reimbursementWellness benefitsMental health benefitsCommuter benefitsHome office stipend or local hot deskStudent loan repayment assistanceAnd 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 Authenticâs 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.
Apply Now