- GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence; additional in office days as needed.ย
- This position is based in Washington, DC.ย
- Salary range - $65,000 - $85,000ย
- This is a full-time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026.
GMMB is seeking a skilled and strategic Media Buyer to support political advertising campaigns during the 2026 election cycle. This role involves planning, negotiating, and executing media buys across multiple platformsย for political campaigns. The ideal candidateย is passionate about politics andย will bring strong analytical skills, mediaย expertise, and a collaborative spirit to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
You are...a Media Buyer who:
- Stays up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races, with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle.ย
- Managesย orย supportsย multiple client accounts in collaboration withย internal teams.ย
- Identifiesย target audiences andย determinesย optimalย mediaย platforms.ย
- Developsย strategic media plans aligned with campaignย objectivesย and KPIs.ย
- Conductsย competitive politicalย media analysis andย monitorsย opponent spending.ย
- Negotiatesย media rates and placements to ensure cost-effectiveย buys;ย and/or ensuresย candidate campaigns are utilizing LUR.ย
- Coordinatesย trafficking and delivery of media assets.ย
- Overseesย multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.ย
- Providesย guidance and mentorship to junior media buyers.ย
- Takes initiative to learnย aboutย internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) andย utilizeย themย for daily tasks.ย ย ย
You have...
- Bachelor's degree and specialized training or on-the-job training.ย ย
- 3 - 6 years of experience in advertising or sales.ย
- Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.ย
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.ย
- Experience in Strata Freewheel is notย requiredย but considered a plus.ย