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 Seat Competitive salaries and great benefits We only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes We’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers Guild Get in on the ground floor of a growing operation Job Responsibilities Writes 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 approved Uses theories of change in email copy Produces 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 testing Can contribute testing ideas Pulls, 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-date Sometimes takes part in brainstorms and other internal team meetings Attends and occasionally contributes to client meetings (with some supervision) Contributes ideas to email calendars Update email calendars Occasionally reviews peer work for accuracy, functionality, and alignment with best practices Includes proofing test emails Occasionally assists with helping onboard new clients Can play a role in standing up new CRM and ActBlue instances Occasionally contributes to new business proposals  Occasionally project manages client work (with some supervision)  Other responsibilities as requested Requirements 1-3 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 assistance Creative writing chops Handle on typical rules of email writing for fundraising Solid handle on email formatting and writing Proficiency with most of the HTML and CSS needed to run email programs Enthusiasm for data and testing fundraising content A desire to play a role in fundraising for major political campaigns, nonprofits, and causes Attention to detail Benefits Salary: $60,086-$67,000 100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision Zero deductible health plan Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat Mobile phone reimbursement up to $50 per month One Medical health service: video call or chat with doctors, no wait-time appointments Health Advocate: the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and assistance company 6% employer match on your 401k retirement account 20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and your Anniversary at Middle Seat  Unlimited sick leave Commuter benefits for public transportation Office 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 reimbursement We 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.