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The Strategy Group Co

Motion Graphics Editor

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Working knowledge of FCC political advertising requirements and broadcast delivery specifications * Comfort working under campaign-cycle pressure, including evenings and weekends in the final 60 days ...

Red Edge LLC

Advertising & Analytics Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Grab an internship with the advertising team at Red Edge! Red Edge, a digital advocacy firm that ... political parties, charities, and more. Located near the Courthouse Metro stop in Arlington, find ...

Red Edge

Advertising & Analytics Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Grab an internship with the advertising team at Red Edge! Red Edge, a digital advocacy firm that ... political parties, charities, and more. Located near the Courthouse Metro stop in Arlington, find ...

FP1 Strategies

Digital Associate, Ads

Arlington, VA · On-site

$55K/yr

FP1 Strategies is a full-service agency based in Arlington, Virginia specializing in political campaigns work focused on coalition building, grassroots mobilization, advertising, digital engagement ...

FP1 Strategies

Digital Associate, Ads

Arlington, VA · On-site

$55K/yr

FP1 Strategies is a full-service agency based in Arlington, Virginia specializing in political campaigns work focused on coalition building, grassroots mobilization, advertising, digital engagement ...

FP1 Strategies

Digital Associate, Ads

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$55K/yr

FP1 Strategies is a full-service agency based in Arlington, Virginia specializing in political campaigns work focused on coalition building, grassroots mobilization, advertising, digital engagement ...

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How much do political advertising jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for political advertising in Virginia is $92,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,600.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is political advertising?

A Political Advertising job involves creating, managing, and optimizing advertising campaigns for political candidates, parties, or advocacy groups. Professionals in this field develop messaging, design ads, buy media placements, and analyze performance to influence public opinion and voter behavior. They work across various platforms, including TV, radio, digital, and social media. This role requires knowledge of election laws, audience targeting, and data analytics to ensure compliance and effectiveness in political outreach.

What does a typical day look like for someone in political advertising?

A typical day in Political Advertising involves developing and managing ad campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and coordinating with campaign teams to ensure messaging aligns with overall strategy. Professionals may work closely with graphic designers, digital strategists, and compliance experts to create and approve content for various platforms such as TV, radio, social media, and digital ads. Daily tasks also include staying updated on relevant regulations, monitoring real-time ad performance, and quickly adjusting tactics based on voter engagement and feedback. The work environment is often collaborative and deadline-driven, requiring effective teamwork and strong problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in political advertising?

To excel in Political Advertising, you need a solid grasp of marketing principles, campaign strategy, data analysis, and media planning, ideally supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager), political ad compliance tools, and analytics software is highly beneficial. Strong written communication, creativity, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting campaign goals are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure effective ad campaigns that comply with regulations and resonate with target audiences in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

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Infographic showing various Political Advertising job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,532 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Political Account Coordinator - Customer Success

Cross Screen Media

Alexandria, VA

$50K - $55K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

About the Role:
Are you looking to build experience working in the political space? This is a great opportunity to get exposure working with a variety of high profile political/public affairs clients at the federal, state, local levels!

As a Political Account Coordinator on our Customer Success team, you'll gain experience helping our customers plan, activate, and measure their video advertising campaigns. You will work closely with our agency customers representing candidates, PACs, and advocacy groups to ensure media buys are executed to meet and surpass goals. This is a great opportunity to make connections and learn the ins-and-outs of political media strategy as well as the political media buying industry as a whole.

*Contract commitment for this role is through end of 2026 in support of the 2026 election cycle with opportunity to join our team as a full time salaried employee with benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Account Managers to field incoming customer requests related to digital/CTV campaign planning and activation
  • Support customer strategy by preparing audience insights data from our proprietary cross-channel media planning software platform
  • Prepare weekly performance reports
  • Work closely with our Advertising Operations team to monitor digital/CTV campaign performance

You're a good fit for this role if you have:

  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Hungry for experience in political advertising
  • Strong communication skills - professionally & with team members
  • Adapt quickly to new processes and concepts
  • Possess a self-starter mentality
  • Beginner-intermediate experience with Excel
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Nice to be: local to the DC area or willing to relocate - this is a hybrid role, remote with 1 expected day per week in person at our office in Old Town Alexandria.
  • Nice to have: background in political, TV or digital advertising experience

About Cross Screen Media

Cross Screen Media helps customers plan, activate, and measure video advertising campaigns. We are a politically-focused managed service with off-the shelf access to voter files, consumer data, and ACR segments.

  • We help customers plan - Our proprietary software allows customers to build custom audiences and plan media buys cross-screen.
  • We place digital & CTV ads - Our activation team supports every stage of the buying process - from pitch support, to planning, to launch and onward. We turn projects around in hours, and stay agile using campaign analytics & measurement data to optimize cross-channel performance
  • We measure performance across all screens - Our measurement reports provide reach and frequency insight across TV and Digital/CTV buys, offering a holistic view of our customers' video ad buys

Cross Screen Media Core Values:

  • Integrity - Act with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to the best interests of our customers and our team.
  • Innovation - Build solutions to solve the most critical problems in advertising by challenging assumptions and continuously seeking ways to improve.
  • Ownership - Every team member has the power to strengthen our company. Think critically, take action, stay accountable, and push every project to completion.
  • One Team Mentality - Collaborate, grow, empower, and celebrate together. We learn and win as a team.

Why Join Us:

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team in a dynamic and collaborative environment
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development, including working on high profile political accounts
  • Be a part of a company that values innovation, creativity, and excellence
  • Monthly and quarterly team events
  • Opportunity for full time salaried position with benefits
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

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