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Digital Technology Strategist

Do Big Things is hiring a Digital Technology Strategist

At Do Big Things, a Digital Tech Strategist leads day-to-day production and execution across all aspects of our clients’ digital programs.

Do Big Things’ Digital Tech Strategists pride themselves on taking a strategic approach to digital production. That means using their close connection to the execution of and reporting on clients’ digital programs across all platforms to inform broader strategy.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Digital Technology Strategist works across teams and wears many hats. Above all, the ideal candidate is a quick learner with a passion for doing good and a willingness to geek out over interesting code, new tactics, and using digital strategy to change the world for the better.

Digital Tech Strategists work across clients and are responsible for building, trafficking and monitoring paid media campaigns, setting up, checklisting, audience targeting and sending of all emails, and posting across social media accounts. They also are responsible for compiling email, social, digital ads and website metric data into client-facing reports and helping to surface strategic insights about our clients’ campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years experience in digital advertising and/or email production
Experience with quantitative reporting and analysis and a genuine love of data, metrics, and optimizing
A reverence for quality assurance and a zealous attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot independently
Comfort multitasking and managing their time effectively against multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines
Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in understandable, human terms

DIGITAL ADS

Experience trafficking campaigns in common self-serve advertising platforms including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Twitter Ads

REPORTING

Working knowledge of Excel and an interest in presenting email, social, and ads data in a meaningful way
Familiarity with Google Analytics
Familiarity with Google Tag Manager

Familiarity with or experience in using common CRMs and mailers used in the political & non-profit spaces, including Blue State Digital, NGP, NationBuilder, EveryAction, Salsa, MailChimp, et al.
Understanding of and interest in optimization and A/B testing

SOCIAL MEDIA

Familiarity with major social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and managers like GAIN, HootSuite, and TweetDeck

Note: Candidates with more experience in certain areas than others will still be considered, but a willingness to learn the other areas of work is a prerequisite.

ADDITIONAL ROLE DETAILS:

Do Big Things is a remote company with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. While preference will be given to Chicago-based applicants, we welcome remote applicants as well. Do Big Things offers flexible work-from-home options, excellent insurance benefits and unlimited vacation days. Annual compensation for the Digital Technology Strategist is between $50-60k.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

DBT is women-owned and women-led, and our staff is 50% people of color. We recognize that our continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to clients and constituents. Do Big Things is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.

WANT TO APPLY?

We’d love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Digital Technology Strategist” in the subject line.

DBT Chief of Staff

Do Big Things is hiring a Chief of Staff

At DBT, we are growing and we’re in need of a motivated and adaptable individual to support our senior management team as Chief of Staff. As a strategist, consultant and implementer, the successful candidate will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the CEO and our Board of Directors. The Chief of Staff will direct all administrative, financial, and operational activities to allow the CEO and executive team to focus on strategies that move the needle for some of the most exciting progressive candidates and causes today. This role will also be responsible for the management of executive support staff and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. The right candidate for the job will contribute to the long-term success of the company and feel they are making a meaningful contribution to our country and the world on mission-driven projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Act as an adviser to the CEO and senior management team
Assist the CEO in facilitating effective decision-making
Work with the CFO on financial management
Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives
Design, optimize and implement systems and processes
Participate in regular meetings with the executive team to discuss potential staffing issues
Assess inquiries directed to the CEO, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage
Ensure all staff issues are addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and keep track of progress until resolved
Following industry trends to stay on top of the latest in social media, email, and digital platforms—and integrating new ideas into our work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
Effective, versatile and action-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent project management & organization skills
Excellent reporting and analytical skills
Ability to comfortably multitask and manage time effectively
5+ years’ executive level experience

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience – range from $160-190,000.

Do Big Things is a remote company with no location requirement for this role. We have staff in offices in both Chicago and D.C. DBT’s CEO is based in the Bay Area. To apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample to [email protected] with the subject line: “Chief of Staff Application”.

ABOUT US

Do Big Things provides new narrative and new tech for a new era, partnering with leading causes and campaigns to drive the digital innovation necessary to create the change we need in our world. We were started as a sister company of 270 Strategies in 2018, when we brought together the digital ads and content teams from 270 with the development, creative and strategic talent of Fission Strategy to form Do Big Things (DBT). We work with the good guys—progressive political campaigns, non-profits, foundations, and mission-driven companies—to build and execute winning digital programs that leverage more human-centered, authentic messaging and harness cutting-edge technology and data analytics.