Full-Time, Permanent & Remote
Accounts Principal: $70-85K | Senior Accounts Principal: $85-125k

Priority Application Deadline: July 13th
Apply Here: https://airtable.com/shr6Pn89scpTtGl5t

Who We Are

Moxie Media is a progressive political direct mail firm specializing in proven strategy and bold design. Across the nation and at the top of our industry, we build power and expand opportunity for those who historically have been left out or left behind. We champion people of color, LGBTQ+ people, women, workers, veterans, our planet, democracy, and equity. Our team connects, inspires, and wins with four core values at heart:

1. Competitive Edge: We move the needle and win by continually honing our expertise.
2. Inclusion: We prize authenticity, reject cynicism, and embrace input from diverse stakeholders.
3. Curiosity: We trailblaze innovation, measure impact, and build trust through transparency.
4. Wholeheartedness: We put health and family first to enable joyful and accountable work.

Our clients have included Democratic candidates up and down the ballot, and organizations such as EMILY’s List, End Citizens United, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, National Education Association, SEIU, and more. Moxie is a Black, Latina, and majority woman-owned and led firm.

Our Story

In 1999 Moxie became the first woman-founded direct mail firm in the country. Moxie’s founder, Lisa MacLean, came up in a world with very few women in positions of power in politics. It was difficult, if not impossible, to see a path to success within the establishment, so she forged her own way. Moxie was built to help women and people from all backgrounds make political impact and thrive in our industry.

Team Moxie started small, growing and establishing our firm by winning elections across the country at every level of the ballot, and differentiating as people who show up with integrity, strategic acumen, and creative innovation.

After twenty-four years, Moxie has secured its reputation as a top tier national mail firm — and made significant impact. We’ve helped elect more than 300 women and 100 candidates of color, and win 40 ballot initiative elections across the nation. We’re proud to have played a role in historic policy wins including marriage equality, higher minimum wage, and access to abortion, and are driven to make even greater impacts in our world.

The values that Moxie was founded on — building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive — ground our work today and over the last decade have propelled our equity journey.

We are building a firm that prioritizes a healthier culture and a more diverse and inclusive team to help achieve stronger resilience. We have been learning, thinking, and talking – sometimes uncomfortably – about power, and making new investments in professional development, compensation policies, teambuilding, and ownership diversity to drive equity in our business. This transformation is imperfect but progressing, and helping make Moxie even more resilient, impactful, and aligned in its values and practices.

Moxie is also bound by its ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work, done in partnership with organizations and individuals fighting for equity for underrepresented people. We are committed to accomplishing regular, measurable, and meaningful action to end systemic oppression, including racism, sexism, ageism, the oppression of LGBTQ+ persons, and the subjugation of people with physical or cognitive differences. 

Throughout our Accounts and Sales Teams, we seek professionals who desire leadership careers in the political consulting industry, especially those driven to deepen expertise, build relationships, propel innovation, make progressive change, and win elections to expand power in U.S. politics.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an Accounts Principal who will support and lead folks across the firm to sign new accounts and provide whole-hearted client service. Candidates must have an understanding of how to win campaigns with empirically-proven strategy, authentic storytelling, and high-impact design. The Accounts Principal’s responsibilities will generally fall into four categories:

• Direct Mail Strategy & Execution (~35%). The Accounts Principal will manage the strategy and execution of customized direct mail programs (and other print materials) with the mission to win. They’ll produce client materials, such as strategy and concept memos, direct mail plans, and copy, as well as collaborate with our team of designers to produce creative concepts, source images, and finalize designs. 

• Project Management (~35%). The Accounts Principal will work closely with our clients, designers, and production team to manage multiple project timelines and meet production and delivery deadlines.

• Marketing (~15%). The Accounts Principal will support the development of sales leads through research, participation in marketing projects and networking with industry professionals online and in person.

• Relationship Building (~15%). The Accounts Principal will build strong relationships with new and existing clients through high levels of responsiveness, ongoing communications, conference calls, and client retreats. They’ll also support and collaborate with the Accounts Director, Sales Director, and teammates to drive client success. As a member of Team Moxie, they’ll be expected to participate in regular team check-ins, professional development meetings, and one-on-one calls to strengthen ties with their colleagues.

We are open to leveling up this position to Senior Accounts Principal for strongly qualified candidates. Please see below for additional qualifications. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Senior Accounts Principal role also includes:

 

• Sales. The Senior Accounts Principal will drive sales by building industry relationships and brand awareness, generating leads, producing sales briefs, crafting proposals, and delivering strategic pitches.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone with a demonstrated commitment to elevating teamwork, the capacity to work well in a fast-paced environment, and relevant experience working on campaigns, strategic communications, or a related field. An ideal candidate for the Accounts Principal position should:

• Write crisp, clever copy. You can synthesize information and communicate a unique, compelling message. Your mail pieces should have a clear vision and strategy and be error-free.

• Manage projects effectively. You can plan and juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously without dropping balls–even in the heat of election season. You can manage your work with strategy and empathy, navigating competing demands to deliver results for our clients.
• Form authentic relationships. You’re able to establish trust and rapport with our clients, as well as represent Moxie and our values. You can manage expectations and get them excited about our work.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and inclusion. You’re interested in being part of an adapting culture and working with us as we move toward our DEIJ goals. You care deeply about Moxie’s mission and values. You can work with colleagues across lines of difference and help us to build an inclusive and effective team.
• Use strategic acumen. You have a top-level understanding of the role of mail in campaigns. You can confidently develop client mail strategy and plans by combining Moxie’s approach with your own perspective.

A competitive candidate would have at least six years of full-time work experience in politics, advocacy, government, or communications. We do not require past experience at a political consulting firm.

Additional Qualifications
We would consider a candidate for Senior Accounts Principal who has at least two of the following qualifications:

• Campaign Manager or Director-level role on a federal or statewide campaign
• Political Director role at state or national political organization
• Experience managing a budget of at least $5,000,000

Additional Information

The salary range for the Accounts Principal role is $70,000-$85,000 and $85,000-$125,000 annually for the Senior Accounts Principal role with a performance bonus of up to 15-25% of salary every two years. 

In keeping with our work to center equity in our hiring process, we do not negotiate starting salaries. Instead, we’ll offer a set salary within the role’s band, based on relevant experience and alignment with the role’s requirements. We adjust staff salaries annually as part of a formal performance review process and offer both merit-based and cost-of-living pay increases.

Moxie’s excellent benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, a 401k retirement plan with corporate matching, paid family leave, generous paid time off, and unlimited sick time.

This is a fully remote role that can be based anywhere in the United States.

Moxie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring and placement.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are committed to creating an inclusive hiring process and ensuring that it meets the needs of all candidates. If there are any accommodations that would make this opportunity accessible to you, please reach out to [email protected].