Middle Seat is looking for a Managing Strategist, Texting. In this role, you will lead high-profile client programs and are responsible for the success and professional development of direct reports. You’ll join a team that works exclusively for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes.
What You'll Do
- Serve as texting lead on assigned clients; craft program strategy, manage client relationships, and work collaboratively across teams.
- Provide direct reports and junior staff with feedback on client work, including copyediting, content approvals, and ensuring final deliverables are polished.
- Formally manage 3-4 direct reports: lead regular 1:1 check-ins, write and deliver performance reviews, and take responsibility for their professional development, onboarding, and training.
- Assist or lead the hiring process for roles on the Texting team.
- Own financial management and forecasting across assigned accounts: maintain error-free reporting and invoicing, produce spending and fundraising projections, and ensure financial health of paid texting programs.
- Create, pitch, and lead execution of list growth strategy & mobile acquisition plans for assigned accounts; monitor performance and scale investments.
- Build and present sophisticated media plans connecting acquisition investments to fundraising and list growth outcomes; hold vendors accountable to benchmarks.
- Ensure rapid response capacity exists across accounts; review execution for quality and judgment; coach direct reports on how to assess and act on moments.
- Develop internal and external processes, training materials, and best practices.
- Craft strategies to improve program performance on assigned accounts to share with clients and hold staff accountable.
- Pitch prospective clients, upsell existing clients, and assist in client onboarding.
- Assist in ensuring strong cross-team collaboration.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the bargaining unit and the Campaign Workers Guild.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000
- Competitive salaries and great benefits
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
