Media & Advertising Associate
Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid)
Job Type: Full‑time
Duration: 6‑12 months, with potential extension
Salary: $53,000–$61,000 per year
Organization: Rising Tide Interactive (consulting firm/vendor), Paid Media
Description Rising Tide Interactive’s Media & Advertising Associate role offers a unique opportunity for an entry‑level individual to learn the ins and outs of digital advertising in the progressive community at one of the industry’s premier firms. Our Media & Advertising Associates traffic and optimize our clients’ digital advertising campaigns, route digital assets to publishers and vendors, pace and evaluate live campaigns, and research possible new advertising solutions.
Responsibilities
Traffic digital advertising campaigns across a variety of self‑serve ad platforms, including Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Campaign Manager 360
Create and execute IO requests for managed service platforms
Ensure vendor payments are timely and accurate
Upload digital assets such as targeting audiences to self‑serve ad platforms, updating and maintaining them as needed
Pace active campaigns to ensure spending is in line with approved budgets
Execute creative swaps following a preset schedule as well as on request
Identify performance trends across clients that can lead to actionable changes in client strategy
Perform research and other administrative duties as necessary
Qualifications
Motivated, hard‑working professional with 0‑2 years of experience
Excited to work for Democratic and progressive clients, ideally with experience at a campaign, agency, or political organization
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
Superior project and time management capabilities within a fast‑paced, high‑productivity environment
Ability to work and communicate within a team structure while being able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of digital advertising platforms including Meta, Google Ads, and Campaign Manager 360 preferred, but not required
Working knowledge of media planning preferred, but not required
Passion for politics, technology, and digital media
Flexibility and willingness to learn
Competency with Mac and PC computers including troubleshooting and basic networking knowledge
Benefits and Details
Salary band: $53,000 – $61,000
Comprehensive benefits package: 100% employer‑funded health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; healthcare flexible spending account; employee assistance plan; 401(k) plan with employer match; student loan repayment plan with employer match; monthly cell phone and public transit allowance; work‑from‑home stipend; professional development stipend; open leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and more.
Full‑time, exempt position; evening and weekend work may be expected at key points during the election cycle. Position goes through November 2026 with possibility of extension.
This is a union‑represented position.
Position is remote until at least April 2026, after which it will be on a hybrid schedule (two days a week in the office, three days remotely). All RTI employees must be up‑to‑date on COVID vaccinations and boosters.
About Rising Tide Interactive Rising Tide Interactive works with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Since 2011, we’ve worked with clients like Sens. Tim Kaine and Jacky Rosen, Eric Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee, FWD.us, Voto Latino, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. We’re ready for our best election cycle yet in 2026.
Diversity & Inclusion We’re excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please e‑mail hr@risingtideinteractive.com with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.
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Job Type: Full‑time
Duration: 6‑12 months, with potential extension
Salary: $53,000–$61,000 per year
Organization: Rising Tide Interactive (consulting firm/vendor), Paid Media
Description Rising Tide Interactive’s Media & Advertising Associate role offers a unique opportunity for an entry‑level individual to learn the ins and outs of digital advertising in the progressive community at one of the industry’s premier firms. Our Media & Advertising Associates traffic and optimize our clients’ digital advertising campaigns, route digital assets to publishers and vendors, pace and evaluate live campaigns, and research possible new advertising solutions.
Responsibilities
Traffic digital advertising campaigns across a variety of self‑serve ad platforms, including Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Campaign Manager 360
Create and execute IO requests for managed service platforms
Ensure vendor payments are timely and accurate
Upload digital assets such as targeting audiences to self‑serve ad platforms, updating and maintaining them as needed
Pace active campaigns to ensure spending is in line with approved budgets
Execute creative swaps following a preset schedule as well as on request
Identify performance trends across clients that can lead to actionable changes in client strategy
Perform research and other administrative duties as necessary
Qualifications
Motivated, hard‑working professional with 0‑2 years of experience
Excited to work for Democratic and progressive clients, ideally with experience at a campaign, agency, or political organization
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
Superior project and time management capabilities within a fast‑paced, high‑productivity environment
Ability to work and communicate within a team structure while being able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of digital advertising platforms including Meta, Google Ads, and Campaign Manager 360 preferred, but not required
Working knowledge of media planning preferred, but not required
Passion for politics, technology, and digital media
Flexibility and willingness to learn
Competency with Mac and PC computers including troubleshooting and basic networking knowledge
Benefits and Details
Salary band: $53,000 – $61,000
Comprehensive benefits package: 100% employer‑funded health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; healthcare flexible spending account; employee assistance plan; 401(k) plan with employer match; student loan repayment plan with employer match; monthly cell phone and public transit allowance; work‑from‑home stipend; professional development stipend; open leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and more.
Full‑time, exempt position; evening and weekend work may be expected at key points during the election cycle. Position goes through November 2026 with possibility of extension.
This is a union‑represented position.
Position is remote until at least April 2026, after which it will be on a hybrid schedule (two days a week in the office, three days remotely). All RTI employees must be up‑to‑date on COVID vaccinations and boosters.
About Rising Tide Interactive Rising Tide Interactive works with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Since 2011, we’ve worked with clients like Sens. Tim Kaine and Jacky Rosen, Eric Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee, FWD.us, Voto Latino, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. We’re ready for our best election cycle yet in 2026.
Diversity & Inclusion We’re excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please e‑mail hr@risingtideinteractive.com with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.
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