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AdVictory

Associate Paid Media Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

C.-based digital advertising technology and services firm specializing in political campaigns ... About the Role: We're looking for an Associate Paid Media Manager to support the execution and ...

AdVictory

Associate Paid Media Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

C.-based digital advertising technology and services firm specializing in political campaigns ... About the Role: We're looking for an Associate Paid Media Manager to support the execution and ...

VDX.TV

Client Partner - Politics & Public Affairs

You will serve as a strategic advisor to media consultants, campaign managers, and political decision-makers - helping them integrate digital marketing tactics and our video solutions into persuasion ...

VDX

Client Partner - Politics & Public Affairs

You will serve as a strategic advisor to media consultants, campaign managers, and political decision-makers - helping them integrate digital marketing tactics and our video solutions into persuasion ...

Kalshi Inc

Growth Politics Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Monitor political social media trends in real time and help the team move quickly when opportunities arise * Support cross-functional collaboration with Growth, Markets, and Product team What You ...

Capital City Press

Political Reporter

New Orleans, LA · On-site

The goal is to tell great stories about how politics - and the fight for political power - impact ... It also has a locally owned, Pulitzer-Prize winning media company that's served readers for nearly ...

The Guardian

Political Enterprise Reporter

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning ... Political enterprise editor Location: Washington, D.C. Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid Terms and ...

The Guardian

Political Enterprise Reporter

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning ... Political enterprise editor Location: Washington, D.C. Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid Terms and ...

AdVictory

Senior Manager, Paid Media

Washington, DC · Remote

We specialize in crafting strategic digital ad campaigns for right-of-center political campaigns ... About You: You're an experienced digital media manager who knows how to translate political ...

Advance Local Media

Sr. Media Strategist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

You'll own the media planning on tier-1 campaigns, partner with Account Managers and cross ... Experience in political, advocacy, higher ed, or utilities verticals is a plus. * Sharp ...

i360, llc

Media Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

i360 is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Media Planner to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns across both political and commercial clients. In this role ...

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How much do political media jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for political media in the United States is $83,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a political media?

A Political Media job involves managing communication strategies, media relations, and content creation for political campaigns, politicians, advocacy groups, or government organizations. Professionals in this field develop messaging, handle press outreach, create digital content, and monitor public perception. They work with social media, news outlets, and political advertising to shape public opinion and promote a candidate or cause. Strong writing, strategic thinking, and an understanding of political landscapes are key skills in this field.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities in a political media role?

In a Political Media position, your daily responsibilities can include monitoring current political events, drafting articles or posts, creating multimedia content, and interviewing sources or experts. You may also be responsible for fact-checking, curating information for public consumption, and managing or analyzing audience engagement across various digital platforms. Collaboration with editorial teams, political analysts, and public relations professionals is common to ensure balanced and accurate coverage. The role is dynamic and requires you to quickly respond to breaking news while maintaining high standards of journalistic integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a political media position?

To thrive in Political Media, you need strong communication, analytical, and research skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, political science, or communications. Familiarity with digital content platforms, social media analytics tools, and content management systems is highly valuable. Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tight deadlines and high-pressure situations are essential soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for producing accurate, engaging content and effectively navigating the fast-paced landscape of political news and public discourse.

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Infographic showing various Political Media job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,601 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Political Account Coordinator - Customer Success

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Cross Screen Media
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
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$50K - $55K/yr

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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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