Content Strategist

WHO WE ARE:

ActBlue is a nonprofit that builds tech and infrastructure for Democratic campaigns, progressive-aligned causes, and people trying to make an impact in order to fuel long-term, people-powered change. If you’ve ever given online to a Democrat or progressive organization, chances are you’ve used our powerful online fundraising platform.

We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and help thousands of groups — from presidential candidates to environmental organizations — build grassroots movements. We envision a democracy where everyone looking to make progressive people-powered change can easily and effectively deploy their resources, energy, and creativity to shape our country and futures. Each and every one of us, from the political activists to the tech innovators to the customer service pros, is fully committed to our mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Content Strategist at ActBlue, you will be instrumental in shaping and guiding strategic marketing initiatives in alignment with organizational, departmental, team, and individual goals. Designed for a detail-oriented marketer with a passion for politics and advocacy, this role combines hands-on creation with strategy development. You will identify key opportunities to elevate our brand’s impact internally and externally and manage large-scale projects from start to finish across the team and organization. While you will not be responsible for budget development or administration, all Marketing team members are accountable for budget responsibility related to their projects. A successful Marketing Strategist is a creative thinker, resourceful project manager, and detail-oriented content creator. You can effectively navigate ambiguity and are adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Draft comprehensive marketing strategies with support and sign-off from Marketing and Team Marketing Director(s) that align with ActBlue’s mission and key performance indicators.
• Manage marketing presence at events and partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop events strategy.
• Manage promotional items and events budget under Team Marketing Director Supervision.
• Represent the Brand team for internal events working groups.
• Manage relationships with external vendors for promotional item fulfillment.
• Travel to select conferences and events as needed.
• Initiate and manage internal and cross-department large-scale projects in alignment with team processes, which include creative brief generation, kick-off call coordination, Comms integration, stakeholder management, third-party communications, and project plan oversight.
• Utilize advanced data analysis and market research to guide strategy adjustments and report on the effectiveness of marketing efforts.
• Lead cross-team and cross-department working groups focused on specific tasks, functions, or program areas.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing professional development paths for junior staff.
• Continuously update job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities, attending workshops, and reading relevant trade publications.
• May support supplementary projects as assigned, ensuring timely and efficient completion in line with organizational objectives and standards.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2-4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies with measurable results.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills, capable of leading multiple complex projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency using digital marketing tools and platforms, and experience managing CMS and CRM systems.
• A passion for progressive causes and a commitment to empowering small-dollar donors.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

LOCATION AND COMPENSATION: $71,050.00 - $85,000.00

Work Location: This is a full-time, remote, salaried position.

Travel Requirements: Travel may be required on an occasional basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats and sponsored events (3-4 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions.ActBlue is currently authorized to support remote work employees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Work Environment: At ActBlue, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and belonging remote-first culture that empowers our diverse workforce to excel in their roles. Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles predominantly require availability during established business hours (Mon-Fri), extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position. Should you have specific requirements or need accommodations, please reach out to our HR team.

Work Schedule: Our roles predominantly require availability during established business hours (Mon-Fri). Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles require extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position.

Salary Range: $71,050.00- $85,000.00ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will consider candidate experience, interview performance, and current team salary parity.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Bargaining Unit: The terms and conditions of this position and employment are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Campaign Workers Guild, the exclusive bargaining agent of covered ActBlue employees.

INCLUSION STATEMENT:

ActBlue is deeply committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. We commit to retaining, developing, recruiting, and hiring a diverse staff community. We honor the dignity of all and celebrate each person’s unique qualities. We recognize the wide range of human differences, backgrounds, and intersectional identities that enrich the workspace and help us better meet our mission. If you feel a connection to our mission and see your interests reflected in this job description, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement.

ActBlue is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and employment process, including for our online job application system. If you would like to request an accommodation when applying, please contact us at [email protected].

*ActBlue will never ask candidates to buy equipment, nor will we email from anything other than an actblue.com or actbluetech.com email address.