Digital Content Associate - ActBlue, Somerville, MA
Noah McKay
At ActBlue, we build and power the premier online fundraising platform for Democratic campaigns, progressive organizations, and charities working to create a better future. We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and make giving online as easy as possible. And we work with thousands of groups -- from presidential candidates to environmental organizations to local school board members.
The most rewarding part? Our work has led to a transformation of the power structures in this country. It takes all types to make ActBlue go, from political junkies to number whizzes to designers and writers. We pride ourselves on working hard as a small team to create big change. And we’re looking for more great people to join us.
Job title: Digital Content Associate
Reports to: Director of Marketing (supervises remotely)
The Marketing Team’s role is to effectively communicate with organizations, campaigns, partners, and the media, as well as run ActBlue’s fundraising program. The Digital Content Associate assists the other members of the Marketing Team in writing, editing, and preparing fundraising emails and other communication.
This job is guaranteed through the end of 2016, with the potential to extend.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Write and edit fundraising emails with the help of other team members in order to support ActBlue’s own fundraising program.
Set up emails using a mass mailing client (such as MailChimp or Blue State Digital).
Keep a close eye on current events in order to draw connections between the national political environment and the work we do at ActBlue in order to write effective, timely fundraising and marketing copy.
Write, edit, and post blog posts and articles for ActBlue’s tutorial.
Write and edit copy for marketing communication to the thousands of organizations and campaigns using our platform, as well as for product launches and organizational milestones.
Participate in team strategy discussions and decisions.
Attend professional development classes or conferences (covered by ActBlue), and dedicate time to growing your skillset.
Qualifications:
Excellent writer and editor. Experience writing emails, blog posts, news releases, or other content for an organization is a plus, but not required.
Attention to detail when editing and loading emails/blog posts.
Excellent computer and communication skills.
Willingness to learn. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and statistics is helpful, but we are willing to train you.
Ability to multitask and keep projects organized and on time.
Dedication to, and excitement about, our mission of empowering grassroots donors and increasing participation in our democracy and society. We love what we do, and you should too!
Location & Compensation:
ActBlue’s office is located in Davis Square in Somerville, MA, just a few blocks from Boston’s MBTA Red Line train. This posting is for a full-time, salaried position centered in our office through the end of 2016. We offer a competitive salary and a generous compensation package, which includes commuter benefits, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-sponsored 401k contribution plan, and a flexible time off policy.
ActBlue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Send a cover letter in the body of an email with the subject line “Digital Content Associate” to market...@actblue.com and attach your resume as a .pdf. Be sure to tell us where you found this job posting in your cover letter. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.