Account Executive
Mission Control Inc. is the nation's leading Democratic direct mail firm. Our team is composed of diverse and passionate experts who are committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot, registering and turning out underrepresented communities, and advancing progressive causes nationally. We work closely to provide strategic guidance, advanced targeting, and some of the most cutting-edge creative to the most competitive and closely watched campaigns in the country.
We have two positions available. We are seeking detail-oriented and motivated Account Executives, both at the junior and senior level. You'll work closely with senior staff and with national and local campaigns up and down the ballot to manage their mail programs. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leaders in the Democratic and progressive spaces. Ideal applicants are highly detail-oriented team players and are adept project managers.
Our workload ramps up significantly in the run up to Election Day. In the fall, the pace accelerates significantly, and you should expect to work long days and weekends.
Our company is fully remote, but applicants for this role should expect to work East Coast hours. The position runs through the end of the 2022 election cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with our largest clients to implement complex direct mail programs
- Develop, edit, and maintain program creative and other key documents
- Proofread key documents for accuracy
- Write mail plans and draft budgets
- Coordinate with our copy-writing and graphic design teams to develop and edit engaging creative
- Provide strategic guidance to campaigns in meetings
- Staff candidate photoshoots
- Assist with internal administrative tasks as needed
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF to info@missioncontrolinc.net
The Ideal Candidate:
- Closely follows politics
- Has 1-3 years of work experience (junior account executive)
- Has 4+ years of work experience (senior account executive)
- Campaign or project management experience is strongly preferred
- Has an eagle eye for detail, is highly organized, and loves to proofread
- Is an adaptable team player comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Works well with others and lacks ego
- Is a strong communicator and understands client management
- Has a sense of humor and positive attitude
- Is proficient in Excel and Adobe
- Cares about progressive causes, has an open mind, and is open to diverse perspectives