[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Senior Digital Strategist, Winning Mark, Oregon

May 12, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Senior Digital Strategist, Winning Mark, Oregon

Senior Digital Strategist


Who we are looking for: The person who will be successful in this position is someone capable of producing high-quality work in a fast-paced, complex, and project-based environment. Because of this, we are seeking an individual with a strong drive and proactive work ethic. We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a strong desire to do outstanding work, and exceed expectations

  • Has exceptional communication and organizational skills

  • Has outstanding critical-thinking skills, and is a quick learner

  • Works well in a collaborative setting, and leaves their ego at the door

  • Is able to problem-solve but is not afraid of asking questions

  • Is deadline driven and available during irregular hours (evenings and weekends)

  • Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced setting

  • Proactively manages projects of varying sizes, following up as needed

  • Has a passion for progressive change


What the role entails: We are looking for an experienced digital media strategist who can act as the main point of contact for ballot initiative, candidate, and issue advocacy campaigns. Day-to-day work includes project coordination and planning, client communications, media planning, creative brainstorming, budget tracking, assistance crafting proposals, and more.


Why you should apply: Winning Mark wants to help change the world, and it's not a spectator sport. We are proudly progressive and go above and beyond to help campaigns we believe in win.  We do it for issues, elections, and organizations big and small. Our work combines smart strategy with battle-tested experience and a tenacious commitment to helping our clients win. You will be a critical part of the team running the day-to-day operations in this work.  


Strong preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and qualifications:

  • 3+ years managing ad campaigns on digital advertising platforms such as: Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, TheTradeDesk (or similar DSP)

  • Experience working at a digital media agency for issue advocacy or political campaigns AND/OR digital director on the campaign-side

  • Client communications experience, particularly with high-level funders, consultants, campaign managers, etc.

  • Expertise in analyzing and strategizing on campaign plans, metrics, and implementing optimizations to ensure goals are reached

  • Experience at generating and interpreting/analyzing/presenting comprehensive data reports

  • Proficiency with CRM, CMS, and DMP platforms tools, including EveryAction, WordPress, Squarespace, LiveRamp, TargetSmart, etc.

  • Experience managing email fundraising and marketing campaigns, including segmenting, deploying, automating, A/B testing and reporting on campaigns in EveryAction, MailChimp, SalesForce, etc.

  • Experience managing SMS marketing campaigns through Hustle, Phone2Action, etc.

  • Experience managing social media content calendars across multiple projects

  • Experience with setting up and managing fundraising campaigns through ActBlue

  • Extensive knowledge of SEO/SEM strategy, and experience with tools like Google Search Console

  • Understanding of creative, technical and legal specifications for various ad types/platforms 

  • Creating and installing website tracking pixels and optimization tools, including: Google Tag Manager, Floodlight, and Crazy Egg

  • Researching new digital media platforms and innovations

  • Troubleshooting and maintenance on websites and platforms


Position Details

This will be a full-time, exempt position. Starting salary range is $55,000 - $65,518.  Winning Mark offers a robust benefits package including health, dental, wellness allotment, TriMet reimbursement, a fully stocked kitchen, staff meals, holiday pay, PTO, and cell phone bill payment. Experience working in a fast-paced, campaign atmosphere is a plus, and a commitment to periodically working long and irregular hours (including evenings and weekends) is a must. The ability to work well within this system, including as a good steward of a flexible work environment, is essential.

**Our office is located in Portland, but we work with campaigns across the country. We are not opposed to hiring a candidate who can permanently work remotely from outside of Oregon.**


This position is Limited Duration through the 2020 Election Cycle (November 2020).  At that time the position may be extended based on performance and need.

To Apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in working for Winning Mark to kasra@winningmark.com. In your cover letter, please share with us a specific project you are proud of.  

We will review applications on a rolling basis. If you are seeing this posting, the job is still available. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.


About Winning Mark

Winning Mark is a political consulting and media firm specializing in cutting-edge digital strategies for progressive campaigns. We are based in Portland, Oregon, and our work is national, regional and local in scope. We develop creative, data-driven online media for a diverse set of causes, including public lands, river protection, forest policy, and other Western conservation issues; public information and advocacy on revenue, labor, education, healthcare, climate change; and a variety of candidates and ballot measures.

Winning Mark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital, status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

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