Media Assistant - Political Cycle 2026 at GMMB

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Data Entry, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Political Engagement, Media Logistics, Advertising Management, Report Compilation, Proactive Attitude, Microsoft Excel, Initiative, Analytical Skills, Team Coordination, Media Buying Software, Content Monitoring, Payment Processing

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description

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. GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence; additional in office days as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least two days in office presence. Salary range - $50,000 - $60,000 This is a full-time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026. We’re looking for detail-oriented and politically engaged Media Assistants 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. You are…A proactive and organized individual who can: 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. Takes initiative to learn about internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) and utilize them for daily tasks. You bring… 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. GMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: 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 in the locations where we operate. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMMB is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where we represent employees of all backgrounds. While providing this information is strictly voluntary, we encourage all applicants to provide demographic information. This information, as stated in our EEO statement, will not be used to make employment related decisions. This information will only be shared with qualified and limited personnel who build policies and programs that help make GMMB an inclusive firm. If you have any questions about the information collected, how it is used and/or have suggestions please reach out to Talent and Culture (info@gmmb.com). Commitment to Diversity in our Workforce Diversity of talent, experience, and perspective is fundamental to our culture and critical to the success of GMMB and the work we do for our clients. We seek to continually attract and retain talent of diverse backgrounds to better inform our thinking, ideas and strategies so that we can achieve our mission—creating real and lasting change in the world. We ask that you contribute to our diversity efforts by: Seeking and embracing differing viewpoints - We must actively build diverse teams, encourage others to share their perspectives, seek out diversity of input when making decisions, question traditional thinking, and promote continuous learning and development. Consciously respecting one another - Listen carefully to others, seek consensus, engage in constructive debate, challenge one another, and provide each other with feedback. Displaying passion and commitment to achieving our mission - Infuse our commitment to social responsibility into everything we do—from internal processes and decision making to external community outreach and engagement. Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. GMMB is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Responsibilities

The Media Assistant will support the paid media team in tracking and managing advertising efforts for key political campaigns. Responsibilities include monitoring advertising expenditures, compiling reports, and coordinating the delivery of advertisements.