Media Assistant - Political Cycle 2026

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things? Good jobs let you apply your skills. Great jobs feed your sense of purpose. The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world. And we're pretty good at doing good. Come join the sharp, passionate people at GMMB who bring deep expertise on the issues we care about, from education, health, and climate, to democracy, economic mobility, and social justice. We work with candidates and organizations committed to what matters, because change doesn't just happen on election day. It happens every day. Position Details Schedule: Hybrid (at least three days in office; additional days as needed) Location: Washington, DC Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 Status: Full-time, salaried, and benefits-eligible through mid-November 2026 Role Overview We're looking for detail-oriented and politically engaged individuals to support our paid media team in tracking and managing advertising efforts for key political campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about politics—especially the upcoming 2026 elections—and enjoys working with data and paid media logistics. Responsibilities Stay up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races, with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle Track and manage political advertising expenditures ($$) by both allies and opponents including linear television, cable, radio, streaming and audience addressable Compile and deliver daily reports on advertising directly to campaign teams Collect, organize, and maintain television, radio, and digital rate cards; update rates within our media buying software (Strata) Coordinate the trafficking and delivery of advertisements to media vendors Monitor and analyze advertising content, including messaging themes (e.g., economy, environment, abortion) and tone (positive/negative) Assist in processing and coordinating payments to media vendors Take initiative to learn about internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) and utilize them for daily tasks Qualifications A bachelor's degree, plus specialized or on-the-job training 0–2 years of relevant professional experience Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to take initiative A genuine passion for progressive political values and issues Equal Opportunity Employer GMMB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMMB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or military status or other categories defined by applicable local, state and federal statutes. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. #J-18808-Ljbffr GMMB