Digital Strategist

Want to break into digital? Get your start with us. Middle Seat is a digital consulting firm working for progressive candidates, political committees, and organizations. We’re looking for a full-time digital strategist to join the email team. Working within a pod, Digital Strategists provide intermediate support to client email programs. This job is an opportunity to hone mid-level skills in the areas of email copywriting and creative development, production, reporting, and client relations. Digital Strategists typically report to Managing Digital Strategists. Why Middle SeatCompetitive salaries and great benefitsWe only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causesWe’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers GuildGet in on the ground floor of a growing operationJob ResponsibilitiesWrites email content (with some supervision)Writes content for donation forms and landing pages (with some supervision)Collaborates with podmates (and potentially clients) to get content reviewed, edited, and approvedUses theories of change in email copyProduces and launches emails (with some supervision and few mistakes)Learns and uses basic-to-intermediate HTML, CSS, and SQL as needed Learns and uses basic-to-intermediate CRM functionalities Knows the basics of email testingCan contribute testing ideasPulls, reads, interprets, and presents email performance metrics (with some supervision)Can set up donation forms and other landing pages (with some supervision)Contributes to email reporting (with some supervision)Keeps email reports up-to-dateSometimes takes part in brainstorms and other internal team meetingsAttends and occasionally contributes to client meetings (with some supervision)Contributes ideas to email calendarsUpdate email calendarsOccasionally reviews peer work for accuracy, functionality, and alignment with best practicesIncludes proofing test emailsOccasionally assists with helping onboard new clientsCan play a role in standing up new CRM and ActBlue instancesOccasionally contributes to new business proposals Occasionally project manages client work (with some supervision) Other responsibilities as requestedRequirements1-3 years of relevant experience in email fundraising (or similar)Works regularly with 1-2 common CRMs or fundraising platforms (ActionKit, ActBlue,ActionNetwork, NationBuilder, etc.)Able to manage client projects largely without assistanceCreative writing chopsHandle on typical rules of email writing for fundraisingSolid handle on email formatting and writingProficiency with most of the HTML and CSS needed to run email programsEnthusiasm for data and testing fundraising contentA desire to play a role in fundraising for major political campaigns, nonprofits, andcausesAttention to detailBenefitsSalary: $60,086-$67,000100% premium coverage for health, dental and visionZero deductible health planProfit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle SeatMobile phone reimbursement up to $50 per monthOne Medical health service: video call or chat with doctors, no wait-time appointmentsHealth Advocate: the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and assistance company6% employer match on your 401k retirement account20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and your Anniversary at Middle Seat Unlimited sick leaveCommuter benefits for public transportationOffice Space (WeWork, etc) Stipend for Remote Employees 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents$100 monthly student loan reimbursement$350 monthly mental health benefit$1,000 annual professional development reimbursementWe are committed to building a diverse and passionate team. We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. Our firm is values-driven. We are intentional with the decidedly left-of-center clients we work with — and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication. We’re happy to talk more about our company culture with prospective applicants. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job