Account Manager - Digital/CTV Advertising

Account Manager - Digital/CTV Advertising Location: Pennsylvania Plaza New York NY (Onsite) Employment Type: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Rate: 60.00 /hr. W2 Role Overview The Account Manager (Digital Political & CTV Advertising) will align directly with Advertising Sales representatives to deliver seamless end-to-end account management, media planning, and campaign execution. This role acts as the primary day-to-day contact for political clients and agency partners, managing the complete post-sale lifecycle—from RFP responses and campaign kick-offs to real-time performance optimization, programmatic troubleshooting, and final reporting reviews. This is a fully onsite position suited for a highly detail-oriented, task-driven professional with deep expertise in Connected TV (CTV), programmatic media, and the fast-paced dynamics of political advertising cycles. Key Responsibilities Account & Campaign Management Sales Alignment & Support: Partner directly with Sales reps to provide comprehensive account support, including responding to RFPs, developing custom media plans, leading post-sale kick-off meetings, and managing overall campaign execution. Client Engagement: Serve as the lead point of contact for day-to-day client communication, providing exceptional service, managing expectations, and resolving campaign issues in a timely manner. Campaign Operations & Optimization: Manage campaign launch timelines, monitor pacing and performance against established KPIs, and deliver continuous optimization recommendations to drive campaign renewals and upsells. Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicate campaign requirements and client objectives to internal Operations, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure smooth campaign execution and custom solution ideation. Strategy, Reporting & Growth Performance Insights & Analytics: Generate detailed campaign insights, mid-flight updates, and post-campaign performance reviews to highlight key learnings and demonstrate ROI. Platform Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of advanced digital and CTV ad products, serving as a trusted resource for clients on industry best practices and emerging programmatic tactics. Client Onboarding & Education: Onboard new political clients and agency partners, proactively guiding them through platform capabilities, targeting specs, and optimal campaign strategies. Financial Impact: Monitor campaign spending and delivery to drive revenue retention and contribute positively to annual sales growth goals. Required Qualifications & Skills Core Requirements Workplace Schedule: 100% Fully Onsite. Education: Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Account Management Experience: 5+ years of experience within an Advertising Sales organization, with a strong emphasis on post-sale Account Management and media planning. Digital Political Experience: Demonstrated experience managing digital political ad campaigns, issue advocacy groups, or political media agencies, with a thorough understanding of political campaign timelines and urgent turnarounds. CTV & Programmatic Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in Connected TV (CTV) advertising, programmatic buying/selling mechanics, DSP/SSP platforms, and target audience segmentation. Interpersonal & Operational Competencies Client-Facing Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of presenting to clients and leading executive-level meetings. Task & Deadline Management: Highly organized and task-driven, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple fast-moving deliverables under tight deadlines. Problem Solving & Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention campaign performance metrics, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

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