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Authentic

Managing Strategist, Email

$90K/yr

Serve as email lead on several client accounts - leading client calls, developing and explaining email strategy, communicating with the client, setting content calendars and goals, writing, proofing ...

Cato Institute

Email Marketing Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

This individual will play a critical role in shaping our email marketing strategy, ensuring seamless communication with our audience, and enhancing engagement through thoughtful, data-driven ...

Cato Institute

Email Marketing Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$75K - $85K/yr

This individual will play a critical role in shaping our email marketing strategy, ensuring seamless communication with our audience, and enhancing engagement through thoughtful, data-driven ...

proGroupX

Email Operations Specialist

Long Beach, CA · On-site +1

Responsibilities * Implement email strategies using various technical platforms * Analyze metrics and report on A/B testing results * Develop and execute email campaigns * QA email template ...

Cato Institute

Email Marketing Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

This individual will play a critical role in shaping our email marketing strategy, ensuring seamless communication with our audience, and enhancing engagement through thoughtful, data-driven ...

proGroupX

Email Operations Specialist

Long Beach, CA · Remote

Responsibilities * Implement email strategies using various technical platforms * Analyze metrics and report on A/B testing results * Develop and execute email campaigns * QA email template ...

Guardianlife

Email Marketing Manager

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$82K - $135K/yr

The Email Marketing Manager will own the strategy, execution, and optimization of email marketing initiatives for the Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions (FPRS). This role will partner ...

Guardianlife

Email Marketing Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$82K - $135K/yr

The Email Marketing Manager will own the strategy, execution, and optimization of email marketing initiatives for the Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions (FPRS). This role will partner ...

Go Fish Digital

Email Marketing Manager

Go Fish Digital makes the complex simple and the simple powerful by uniting strategy, creative ... If you have a passion for email marketing, a knack for crafting high-converting campaigns, and the ...

Green Thumb

Email Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Develop email, push and SMS marketing strategies in promotional, transactional and targeted trigger campaigns across the customer lifecycle. * Coordinate with designers to create compelling ...

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How much do email strategist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for email strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Email Strategist vs Content Marketing Specialist?

AspectEmail StrategistContent Marketing Specialist
CredentialsMarketing degrees, certifications in email marketing (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp)Marketing or communications degrees, content creation certifications
Work EnvironmentDigital marketing teams, agencies, in-house marketing departmentsContent teams, digital marketing, agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries focusing on email campaigns and automationUsed in industries emphasizing content creation and inbound marketing
Search & Comparison IntentCompare roles related to email marketing strategiesCompare roles focused on content development and marketing

The main difference between an Email Strategist and a Content Marketing Specialist lies in their focus areas. An Email Strategist specializes in designing and optimizing email campaigns, automation, and audience segmentation. In contrast, a Content Marketing Specialist focuses on creating and managing various content types to attract and engage audiences across multiple channels. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within digital marketing teams.

What does an Email Strategist do?

An Email Strategist is responsible for planning, developing, and optimizing email marketing campaigns to achieve business goals such as customer engagement, lead generation, and sales. They analyze audience data, segment email lists, create compelling content, and monitor performance metrics to continually improve results. Email Strategists also ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CAN-SPAM, and often collaborate with designers, writers, and marketing teams to align email efforts with overall marketing strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Email Strategist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Email Strategist, you need expertise in digital marketing, data analysis, and content development, often supported by a degree in marketing or communications. Familiarity with email marketing platforms (like Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Salesforce), A/B testing tools, and campaign analytics is crucial. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and excellent communication skills help tailor messages and engage audiences effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for driving successful email campaigns, optimizing performance, and achieving business goals.

How does an Email Strategist typically collaborate with marketing and sales teams to drive campaign success?

An Email Strategist works closely with both marketing and sales teams to ensure email campaigns align with broader business objectives. They often participate in regular strategy meetings to understand upcoming promotions, product launches, or sales goals, and use this information to craft targeted email content and segmentation strategies. Collaboration also involves sharing analytics and insights from previous campaigns, enabling teams to refine messaging and improve conversion rates. This cross-functional approach ensures that email marketing efforts support lead generation, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
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Infographic showing various Email Strategist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 16% As Needed, 34% Full Time, 3% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 73% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,867 per year, or $67.2 per hour.
Managing Strategist, Email

Managing Strategist, Email

Authentic

Remote

$90K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Location: Remote
Position: Full-time (Temporary - through November 2026)
Salary: $90,000
Authentic is seeking a Managing Strategist to lead a team of writers. Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, creative and web strategy, online organizing, and more. We lead this industry with a focus on developing unique and creative digital programs for our clients. The term for this position ends on November 28, 2026.
This is a management-level position that pays a fixed starting salary of $90,000 annually, per our company's transparent employee compensation, with opportunities to earn up to 6% raises during regular evaluation processes each year. Benefits include 100% employer covered health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, flexible vacation and sick leave, and more.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as email lead on several client accounts - leading client calls, developing and explaining email strategy, communicating with the client, setting content calendars and goals, writing, proofing and editing compelling emails, managing client approvals, executing email production, analyzing results, and optimizing based on performance and client feedback
  • Draft written content for clients, including emails, ads and SMS content, with a focus on more complex writing tasks.
  • Proofread and help fact check content before it goes to the client or to supporters
  • Assign work to members of your team, managing capacity across a team of writers.
  • Manage employees within the department and contribute to making improvements to the department. That includes conducting reviews, being responsible for employees' development, making recommendations about raises/promotions, discipline, etc.
  • Build creative data-informed email strategies that generate strong results in rapid response moments, while also setting programs up for long-term success - coming up with "out of the box" ideas to set programs apart
  • Help direct reports build their own experience contributing to or managing account strategy
  • Regularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices with direct reports and the wider team, while helping with coverage as needed
  • Ensure all content is rooted in the authentic and honest voice of the client, and that each program is unique to each client
  • Regularly A/B test topics and tactics across clients, while remaining on top of digital trends and tools, ensuring we are proactive in innovating for our clients
  • Work collaboratively with strategists, other managers, and members of the paid media and content teams to develop holistic strategies to maximize results across clients
  • Brainstorm creative email ideas for clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture
  • Regularly utilize and/or test prototypes for technical solutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve specific workflow challenges
  • Regularly work independently while also helping provide support across the team, sharing best practices and helping with coverage as needed
  • Respond to news in real-time as needed, by drafting and producing rapid messages in response to fast-breaking news
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested

Qualifications:
  • Experience and demonstrated success in a managing direct reports or equivalent
  • Extensive experience of writing fundraising emails for political candidates/organizations and nonprofits
  • Advanced knowledge of digital strategy and email fundraising
  • Deep knowledge of email best practices including theories of change, creative writing, A/B testing, error-free copywriting, and email formatting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience "thinking outside the box" and finding creative solutions to complex problems
  • Ability to handle multiple challenging tasks at once and meet tight deadlines as needed
  • Proficiency in using G-Suite tools including shared Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
  • Experiencing reading and analyzing data - and using that to inform decision-making
  • Willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture
  • Committed to getting things right - pays close attention to detail and doesn't stop trying

The following experience would be beneficial, but not required:
  • Thorough understanding of and experience using progressive tools, including ActBlue, NGP, EveryAction, Action Network, ActionKit, and more

Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid health care, vision, and dental
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability
  • 401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus additional 2% employer match, fully vested on day one
  • 4-day work week
  • Flexible vacation and sick leave
  • Generous paid parental leave & dependent care benefits
  • Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
  • Monthly phone reimbursement
  • Wellness benefits
  • Mental health benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Home office stipend or local hot desk
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • And more!

Additional Information:
  • Work environment: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
  • Physical Demands: This is a largely sedentary role. The ability to look at screens for extended periods of time is required.

Authentic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Authentic'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.
Our mission is to create a safe workplace for ALL employees of varied backgrounds where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, learn, grow, and make a real difference in the world around us. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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