Arena Careers

WHO WE ARE

A woman-majority owned firm, Pivot is committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We are an energetic team of experts specializing in voter communications through direct mail, advanced targeting, and providing strategic guidance to Democratic causes, organizations, and campaigns across the country.

We bring together the best creative minds and political strategists in the business and have over a century of combined experience moving public opinion. We’ve won some of the toughest races in the country and partnered with some of the country’s most important advocacy organizations to communicate with voters on the issues that matter to them.

We are proud to work with organizations, including Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, EMILYs List, AFL-CIO, as well as Democratic candidates throughout the US.

We’re innovative and data-driven; we’re proud to be one of the only Democratic direct mail firms to offer an in-house analytics department. Our combination of campaign experience, design expertise, production know-how, and data fluency delivers the best counsel for our clients.

Pivot brings together a diverse team with a wealth of experience from all over the country. We care deeply about our employees and live our values through the clients we support. Our team of 30+ year-round staff are passionate, talented, and bring joy to their work – from our creative artists to the production staff to the client services team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative political strategist to join our leadership team as Senior Vice President (SVP).

We are seeking a colleague who will develop and powerfully execute strategic direct mail programs, help grow our professional networks, and broaden our business reach.

The ideal candidate brings an extensive network across the political landscape and can cultivate high-level client relationships while leading complex campaigns and cross-functional teams.

WHO YOU ARE

• Politically Savvy: You have deep experience in electoral campaigns and understand the complexities of political strategy and paid media execution.

• Relationship-Driven: You possess an established network of contacts and the ability to quickly earn trust and respect with new clients and stakeholders.

• An Exceptional Communicator: You have superb interpersonal skills and effective and persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written. You are engaging and can command attention.

• An Experienced Manager and Mentor: You have a demonstrated track record of managing people, creating healthy team dynamics, and fostering professional growth among staff.

• A Detail-Oriented Strategist: You bring precision to execution—budgets, timelines, and deliverables—while keeping the big-picture goals of a campaign front and center.

• Process-Disciplined: You have excellent project management skills. You respect internal systems and promote accountability among team members to ensure quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

• An Inclusive Leader: You value diversity and differences in perspectives. You actively create an environment where people feel included and heard.

• A Team Player: You are a collaborative leader who supports your colleagues across departments and clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Business Development

• Leverage your extensive network across progressive politics—including campaigns, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, independent expenditure groups, and party committees—to generate high-quality business leads.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities; demonstrate confidence in networking and building new relationships at the highest levels.
• Develop actionable, tailored political marketing strategies based on current political trends.
• Respond to RFPs and actively collaborate with the firm’s leadership to grow and diversify Pivot’s client base.
• Identify strategic marketing opportunities—by issue area, geography, or electoral level—and help shape the firm’s outreach in those areas.
• Help lead marketing research and support firmwide marketing efforts in odd-year cycles.

Client Leadership and Strategic Management

• Serve as either the Client Lead (primary strategist and day-to-day contact) or Client Support (in partnership with a Partner), depending on the client relationship.
• Ensure strategic quality, timeliness, and adherence to Pivot standards for all client work, overseeing budgets, concepts, timelines, and internal workflows.
• Provide ongoing strategic guidance to clients and partners, often serving as a senior voice of counsel.
• Maintain and grow relationships with high-level clients, ensuring a positive, collaborative experience that leads to long-term partnerships.

Internal Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor client services staff.
• Oversee and review work to ensure quality and process compliance.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and formal performance reviews to promote staff growth, development, and accountability.
• Encourage cross-departmental collaboration and serve as a model of professionalism and productivity.
• Lead and support internal initiatives, including training programs, mentoring opportunities, and company-wide working groups or committees.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This position can be located anywhere in the country, with a preference for a Washington, DC, or East Coast-based candidate. Occasional travel may be required depending on client and firm needs.

The base salary range for this position in the first year is $150,000. The total compensation package will include commission and firm-wide bonuses.

In keeping with our commitment to a healthy workplace, all full-time staff receive the following benefits:

• 100% employer-paid premiums (for employees and family) for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement + 5% employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave
• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
• Free membership to One Medical
• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits

TO APPLY

Pivot is conducting this search in partnership with Grossman Solutions. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply.

The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position.

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact Christina at Grossman Solutions, [email protected].

Pivot is committed to building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, gender non-conforming people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pivot follows all Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and employs personnel without regard to: race, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, height, weight, or military service. This policy applies to employment, internships, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the general public.