Arena Careers

Digital Strategy Directors at BCom have multiple cycles of experience working for a digital strategy firm, in-house at a statewide political or advocacy campaign, or party committee.

They have experience managing or mentoring a team and are the ultimate problem-solvers. As managers to digital strategists at BCom they not only have deep digital strategy chops, but also a proven ability to coach and transfer their abilities to direct reports.

Experience, Skills and Competencies

• 3+ or more years of experience raising money online for a political or issue-based campaign, nonprofit or democrat allied organization or agency.
• 2-3+ years of experience managing client accounts, preferably with experience managing multiple accounts or projects simultaneously. You know how to earn a client's trust and come on board as a partner.
• 2+ years experience as a manager or a mentor with an excellent track record of developing and growing teammates with discretion in delegating tasks.
• Proficiency using digital tools, including a CRM system and fundraising tools (ex, ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, Mailchimp, ActionKit, ControlShift, or others).
• Proven curiosity to learn and test new ways of digital fundraising and campaigning — and then share findings teamwide.
• Highly creative, innovative thinker capable of managing all aspects of multiple projects simultaneously including: digital launch, list growth strategy, copywriting, email production, reporting, and analytics.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic virtual working environment where your communication and collaboration with coworkers and clients will be remote.
• Proven ability to proactively problem-solve technical, strategy, and client management challenges.
• Experience with training, coaching, and mentoring junior-level employees on digital fundraising practices and account management skills.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Account Management (60%)

• Serve as “point person” on two to three accounts leading the account team and daily internal and external account management.
• Manage the execution and delegation of deliverables for email fundraising, digital advertising, social media, and/or other digital projects as required. This can include:
• Development of client email + social content calendars
• Drafting compelling content asking for grassroots donations
• Code and segment emails to targeted universes on email CRM
• Review performance and optimize program based on data
• Communicate successes to clients and maintain a positive client relationship
• Take the initiative to experiment, try new things, and bring a fresh perspective to be internal and external relationships in collaboration with teammates and direct reports.

Team Management (40%)

• You will be responsible for the growth and success of 2-4 team of strategists. This includes onboarding + training, biweekly 1:1s, and performance reviews.
• You will assist in helping your team prioritize tasks, clients, and internal needs including capacity management and onboarding new client accounts.
• Ensuring that team members are following firm protocols and processes and providing resources and guidance to course-correct if needed.
• Ensuring high quality of work across their teams’ accounts and giving constructive feedback when they’re not being met.
• You will work with the Managing Director on a weekly basis to report on your own and team activities as well as establish goals
• Assist in growing your pod’s book of business, encouraging all pod members to participate in business development

The purpose-driven work that our clients rely on us for every day is challenging and edgy. It can be stressful at times. We rely on a shared set of company values that serve as the ultimate guide for team, client and company growth. All successful applicants must align with BCom’s company values which include:

One boat, one mission. We row in the same direction to serve the mission of our company. Do good for our clients and for each other. Collaborate in a way that eases the workload and burden for everyone. Our collective effort is greater than the sum of its parts.

Win the tough fights. Outcomes matter. We keep our clients and their success and goals at the front of everything we do. Purpose-driven work is edgy, fast-paced and challenging. We fight to win every day.

Be present. To win, you have to compete. To compete, you have to show up. We show up for our teammates, for our clients, and for our communities.

Relationships matter. We forge meaningful connections with our clients, our teammates, and the communities we serve — from our founding in rural America to the halls of the nation's capital.

Be honest. We tell the truth with our clients and with each other. We’re honest about our work and the way we do it. Honesty is easy – and convenient – when things are working. It’s hard – but required – when things are tough.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Unlimited sick leave
• Flexible remote work options
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

The salary range for this position is $77,300 - $100,500. This position can also be remote or based in our Lincoln, NE headquarters.

BCom Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is BCom’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, length of time spent unemployed, as well as other classifications protected by applicable laws. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.