Rational 360
Senior Digital Strategist (On Site - Washington, DC)
Rational 360, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Rational 360 is hiring a talented, detail-obsessed Senior Digital Strategist with a knack for digital marketing and advertising to join its quickly growing digital team in its DC office.The ideal candidate will work directly with clients and internal teams to implement carefully planned digital and content strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with social media strategy and creative content, social media advertising and analytics, and working with clients to help them achieve their goals.What You'll Be DoingManaging internal and client relationships for digital marketing campaignsCustomizing digital and social media strategies to use the best tactics based on client business goalsAnalyzing emerging and ongoing social and digital conversations, and strategically advising clients on emerging digital strategies and future campaignsRunning day-to-day operations of digital and social media campaigns, including community management, creative execution, and social advertisingAbout Rational 360:The Rational Way: All in Partners
Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients.From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams.The Rational Approach: Integrated CampaignsWe create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win.The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters.Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process.Requirements3+ years of communications, digital, or political experienceStrong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyFamiliarity with the professional use of digital media channelsStrong professional working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Wordpress, SEO, etc.Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPressWorking knowledge of social analytics tools (Ex: Brandwatch, Sprout Social, Crimson Hexagon, Radian6, Sysomos, etc.)Problem-solving and creativity skills in the context of the Internet, its online tools and potential media that can be reached via the webFamiliarity with online advertising tools, including Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads, Google AdWords, Programmatic Ads, and other networksFamiliarity with digital advocacy tools such as Every Action, Nationbuilder, Phone2Action, or Action Network.Working knowledge of email tools such as Iterable, MailChimp, Every Action, Constant Contact, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience managing the creative process – including writing and design – for paid advertising, social media, video production, email marketing, or email fundraising.Experience managing junior staff and training them how to use digital tools and write creatively for an organization.Bachelor's DegreeBenefitsRational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $67,000 - $79,000.We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day.Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year.Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings.Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational.Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360.Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients.From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams.The Rational Approach: Integrated CampaignsWe create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win.The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters.Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process.Requirements3+ years of communications, digital, or political experienceStrong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyFamiliarity with the professional use of digital media channelsStrong professional working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Wordpress, SEO, etc.Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPressWorking knowledge of social analytics tools (Ex: Brandwatch, Sprout Social, Crimson Hexagon, Radian6, Sysomos, etc.)Problem-solving and creativity skills in the context of the Internet, its online tools and potential media that can be reached via the webFamiliarity with online advertising tools, including Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads, Google AdWords, Programmatic Ads, and other networksFamiliarity with digital advocacy tools such as Every Action, Nationbuilder, Phone2Action, or Action Network.Working knowledge of email tools such as Iterable, MailChimp, Every Action, Constant Contact, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience managing the creative process – including writing and design – for paid advertising, social media, video production, email marketing, or email fundraising.Experience managing junior staff and training them how to use digital tools and write creatively for an organization.Bachelor's DegreeBenefitsRational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $67,000 - $79,000.We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day.Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year.Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings.Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational.Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360.Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.