Authentic
Director, Paid Media (Limited-Term)
Authentic, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
Director, Paid Media
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 Director, Paid Media to join our team for a limited term ending December 31, 2026. The Director, Paid Media will lead and develop our Paid Media Team and service digital advertising campaigns for our biggest clients. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with management and a proven ability to take on leadership responsibilities while running a team and managing a large book of work. This position pays a fixed starting salary of $115,000 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 large clients Manage the Paid Media Team Lead on setting best practices for ad content Set up ads across Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, and other platforms Escalate department needs upwards Help build a collaborative culture Produce professional memos and maintain reporting Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client Lead on client and internal team communications Respond to topics in real-time Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients Be on top of digital trends and new tools Identify Thought Leadership opportunities Perform other duties as needed Qualifications Deep knowledge of the issues and a passion for advancing social impact causes Experience executing large-scale digital advertising programs Deep knowledge of advertising platforms Experience using CRMs and measurement tools Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client Proven effective written and verbal communication skills Experience and training with management and leadership 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 Eager to learn and self-educate Commitment to building a safe and diverse workplace 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. 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.
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 Director, Paid Media to join our team for a limited term ending December 31, 2026. The Director, Paid Media will lead and develop our Paid Media Team and service digital advertising campaigns for our biggest clients. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with management and a proven ability to take on leadership responsibilities while running a team and managing a large book of work. This position pays a fixed starting salary of $115,000 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 large clients Manage the Paid Media Team Lead on setting best practices for ad content Set up ads across Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, and other platforms Escalate department needs upwards Help build a collaborative culture Produce professional memos and maintain reporting Work with designers, email strategists, and vendor partners Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client Lead on client and internal team communications Respond to topics in real-time Brainstorm creative ideas for our clients Be on top of digital trends and new tools Identify Thought Leadership opportunities Perform other duties as needed Qualifications Deep knowledge of the issues and a passion for advancing social impact causes Experience executing large-scale digital advertising programs Deep knowledge of advertising platforms Experience using CRMs and measurement tools Demonstrated experience of creating and setting strategy for a client Proven effective written and verbal communication skills Experience and training with management and leadership 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 Eager to learn and self-educate Commitment to building a safe and diverse workplace 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. 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.