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Associate Director, Paid Media (Limited-Term)

Authentic, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Authentic Salary: $100,000

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. Location: Remote

(All states in the US)

Position: Full-time

(Temporary)

Salary: $100,000

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 an

Associate Director, Paid Media

to join our team

for a limited term ending December 31, 2026 . The Associate Director, Paid Media will lead digital advertising campaigns for our biggest clients and help lead and develop the department. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they are ready to take on leadership responsibilities while managing staff and a large book of work.

This position pays a fixed starting salary of $100,000 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.

Responsibilities

Act as the advertising lead for a significant number of large clients and work alongside client leads, managers, and other departments to develop advertising strategies that maximize our clients’ online fundraising and engagement Manage employees within the department and contribute to making improvements to the department. That includes conducting reviews, being responsible for employees’ development, making recommendations about raises/promotions, discipline, etc. Lead on setting best practices for ad copy and developing innovative advertising strategies for clients Set up ads in Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, and other advertising platforms as needed Contribute to a collaborative culture that helps improve our work product Produce professional memos and maintain internal and external reporting Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners to meet your client's needs as necessary Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client Lead on client communications, producing professional reports and memos Respond to topics in real-time by assisting in drafting ads in response to news stories that are breaking fast Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients, fact check, and proofread content before it goes out from a client Be on top of digital trends and new tools so that we can make cutting-edge recommendations to our clients based on best practices Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Deep knowledge of the issues and a passion for electing Democratic candidates and advancing the progressive movement Experience executing large-scale digital advertising programs for campaigns and causes with different goals (ie persuasion, mobilization, direct response) Deep knowledge of advertising platforms like Facebook, Google Ads, and programmatic platforms. Experience using CRMs like NGP and ActionKit Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client – and teaching others Proven effective written and verbal communication skills Experience managing a team Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines Extensive experience in 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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