Associate Director, Paid Media (Limited-Term)

The Associate Director, Paid Media will lead digital advertising campaigns for our biggest clients and help lead and develop the department. 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. • 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 • 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 Authentic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.