Media Buyer - Political Cycle 2026 Job at GMMB in Washington

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 platforms for political campaigns. The ideal candidate is passionate about politics and will bring strong analytical skills, media expertise, and a collaborative spirit to a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Stays up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races, with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle.
• Manages or supports multiple client accounts in collaboration with internal teams.
• Identifies target audiences and determines optimal media platforms.
• Develops strategic media plans aligned with campaign objectives and KPIs.
• Conducts competitive political media analysis and monitors opponent spending.
• Negotiates media rates and placements to ensure cost‑effective buys.
• Coordinates trafficking and delivery of media assets.
• Oversees multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior media buyers.
• Takes initiative to learn about internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) and utilize them for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and specialized training or on‑the‑job training.
• 3–6 years of experience in advertising or sales.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience in Strata Freewheel is not required but considered a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $65,000 – $85,000.

Full‑time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid‑November 2026.

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence; additional in‑office days as needed.

Location: Washington, DC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GMMB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages and backgrounds. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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