Account Executive

We are seeking someone who wants to make an impact in democratic politics and flex their creative muscles, all while putting their strong political acumen, cross-team collaboration, and project management skills to the test. The right person for this job will be passionate, a team player, and able to multi-task while working collaboratively to provide strategic guidance to clients.

The Account Executive is part of the Client Services team helping our clients win.

The Client Services team leads the internal team working closely with Pivot’s Creative, Production and Targeting teams to develop unique direct mail strategies for our clients. Each member of our team brings diverse perspectives, unique expertise, background, and perspective to bear on making an impact in democratic campaigns and organizations across the country and at all levels of office and with organizations in 2024.

This is a full-time, temporary position through Election Day 2024 with competitive salary and excellent benefits. The nature of our business requires long hours during the election cycle and we expect all staff to be flexible in this area. However, Pivot works to ensure all staff maintain a healthy work/life balance.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to candidates who apply before February 27, 2024. The anticipated start date for this position is early April.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team:

• Previous experience with politics, organizing, advocacy, or labor unions is required; past campaign experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in project management.
• Proven experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, understanding, and flexibility to adapt.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential for this role.
• Please include the word “Nectarine” somewhere in your cover letter.
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes.
• Proficiency in Excel with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

We understand that no applicant will meet 100% of the above qualifications. If you are interested in the role and believe you have the right skill set, we want to hear from you.

Applicants located in or able to work from a state where Pivot is registered as an employer are preferred. Eligible states include: AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MT, NY, OR, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Responsibilities

The right person for the job will be a highly skilled project manager who can successfully deliver complex projects on time, and possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and a strong sense of teamwork. Candidates for this position should be curious about the work and interested in learning new things.

Project Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive timelines and budgets.
• Define and implement quality standards and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed these standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure processes are being adhered to, and projects are understandable for all.
• Collaborate with Pivot’s Creative, Targeting, and Production departments to create the best possible products.

Client Support

• Ensure written communication aligns with messaging goals.
• Work collaborative with Pivot leadership on strategic decisions and creative development.
• Ensure clients are aware of project timelines and important updates.
• Update budgets and plans as timelines, universes, or client needs change.

Content Creation

• Create campaign mail plans and budgets in collaboration with the production, targeting and creative departments.
• Draft concepts and copy that maintain client’s messaging goals.
• Manage client edits and feedback into mail pieces with great attention to detail.
• Oversee quality control of internal and external outputs to ensure error-free work.

Internal Processes

• Participate in the proofreading and editing process.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure internal processes are followed.

Approaches

• Manages a high volume of work with efficiency: Juggling competing demands and prioritizing without sacrificing quality.
• Initiative and Ingenuity: Consults with others as needed and proposes solutions to keep processes moving.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standard of work – quickly catching and fixing errors. Acknowledges mistakes is able to call attention to issues when in doubt.
• Flexibility and Resilience: Seeks solutions to challenges, quickly adapts to change and maintains a positive, collaborative demeanor in fast-paced environment.
• Creativity: Ability to maintain a high level of creative writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary for this position is set at $78,000 per year. There is also the opportunity for end of election bonuses, based off individual and firm performance. To ensure pay equity across our team, salaries are non-negotiable.

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

• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement options with 5% employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave
• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
• Annual employer-paid membership to One Medical
• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits

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. And we’ve created a workplace that lets us live out our deepest values. Thank you for wanting to join us.

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

Want to learn more? Find us on social media @the_pivot_group or visit our website www.thepivot.com

Diversity & EEO Statement

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.

Accessibility

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact us at 202-524-0048 or [email protected].