Political Ad Coordinator

Our client is in search of a Political Ad Coordinator to join their team in Bethesda, MD.

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The pay-rate is $17-20/hour

with a pay-raise upon working a certain amount of hours. This is a contract position that’s hybrid (3 days in-office)

Job Description:

• Accurately enter and transmit spot cable media schedules for political campaigns and issue groups, including presidential, federal, state, and local elections

• Process revisions according to Agency and Affiliate requirements under tight deadlines

• Work with assigned political sales team to complete daily tasks including data entry of rates for ad buys and order confirmations

• Provide superior customer service to clients comprised of the top media agencies representing political advertisers on all sides

• Maintain clear lines of communication with cable, satellite, telco, and online affiliates to ensure ad buys are airing according to geographic and demographic targeting

• Produce reports to Account Executive to assist with ad buy proposals for geographic and demographic targeting of specific voters

• Dispense spending reports on all political orders to ensure equal opportunities for competitive spending among candidates and issues group

• Assist in preparation of media proposals and presentation materials for Account Executives to present to their agency clients

• Assist management with special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Accuracy in numerical data entry

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

• Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems

• Adaptability when managing workload and flexibility when working with others

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

• Previous experience working in a professional office setting

• Ability to work overtime

Office Environment:

• Work hard, play hard

• Fun, enthusiastic, and friendly colleagues

• Team oriented

• Frequent team-bonding events

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.