Digital Associate, Paid Media (9-Month Term)

Location: Remote (All states except CA or WA)
Position: Full-time (Temporary)
Salary: $54,000

Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, online organizing, and more. We lead this industry with a focus on developing unique and creative digital programs for our clients. 

We are looking for a Digital Associate, Paid Media to join our team for a limited term of nine (9) months. Digital Associates are expected to provide support on client accounts and execute key pieces of client work, provided with supervision and applicable training. Occasionally, Ad Associates may take the lead on our work with smaller clients.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $54,000 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

• 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 to each client
• Respond to topics in real-time by drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast
• Work to execute digital advertising strategy for our clients to meet their goals
• 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
• Manage client communication when assigned
• 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 coursework, internships, a short period in a similar position, or a position outside the digital space
• Awareness of advertising platforms like Facebook and Google Ads
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Interest in growing copywriting, creative and overall digital skills
• 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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