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Political Media Buying Strategist (Washington DC)
Do you thrive on the rush of a campaign headquarters but would rather not move across the country? Is your perfect Saturday spent binge-watching all the latest shows? If so, this could be the perfect job to combine your love of politics and pop culture.
Sage
Media Planning & Placement is seeking smart, organized, and personable
individuals for the campaign season (January through November 2020) for Media Buying
Strategist positions in our Washington, DC office. We are a Democratic firm
with decades of expertise at all levels of political campaigns, from small
mayoral races to national Super PACs.
The Media Buying Strategist will perform a wide range of media planning strategy
and placement duties for our political candidate, issue, and advocacy clients,
including:
· Analyze polling and targeting data to formulate paid media strategy.
· Utilize media buying software and qualitative analysis tools to develop and implement political media buys for television, cable, radio, and digital campaigns.
· Gather, organize, and analyze cost and rating information from media outlets, station sales representatives, and subscriber databases.
· Set up and manage paid media campaigns in social media, search, and programmatic advertising for multiple clients.
· Create and execute media plans to fulfill campaign strategy.
· Direct payment to media vendors.
· Deliver ad creative and verify traffic instructions.
Political, campaign, or legislative experience is required, with prior campaign
finance, compliance, and/or digital advertising experience a clear advantage. Knowledge
of television programs, social/digital media, and pop culture is a plus. College
degree required, along with excellent references.
An eye for numeric detail and strong organization skills are a MUST, as is outstanding
follow-through. You will be managing many moving pieces at once. Must have proven
proficiency with spreadsheets (we love a good spreadsheet!), internet research,
digital media, word processing, and other technology resources. The ideal
candidate possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
thrives in an energetic, stimulating, and team-oriented environment; and is
passionate about Democratic victories in 2020.
Please submit resume & cover letter to wo...@sagemediaplanning.com
Sage Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.