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Good jobs let you apply your skills. Great jobs feed your sense of purpose.
The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world. And we're pretty good at doing good.
Come join the sharp, passionate people at GMMB who bring deep expertise on the issues we care about, from education, health, and climate, to democracy, economic mobility, and social justice. We work with candidates and organizations committed to what matters, because change doesn't just happen on election day. It happens every day.
- GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence; additional in office days as needed.
- This position is based in Washington, DC.
- Salary range - $50,000 - $60,000
- This is a full-time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026.
We’re looking for detail-oriented and politically engaged Media Assistants to support our paid media team in tracking and managing advertising efforts for key political campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about politics—especially the upcoming 2026 elections—and enjoys working with data and paid media logistics.
You are…A proactive and organized individual who can:
- Stay up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races, with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle.
- Track and manage political advertising expenditures ($$) by both allies and opponents including linear television, cable, radio, streaming and audience addressable.
- Compile and deliver daily reports on advertising directly to campaign teams.
- Collect, organize, and maintain television, radio, and digital rate cards; update rates within our media buying software (Strata).
- Coordinate the trafficking and delivery of advertisements to media vendors.
- Monitor and analyze advertising content, including messaging themes (e.g., economy, environment, abortion) and tone (positive/negative).
- Assist in processing and coordinating payments to media vendors.
- Takes initiative to learn about internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) and utilize them for daily tasks.
You bring…
- A bachelor’s degree, plus specialized or on-the-job training.
- 0–2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to take initiative.
- A genuine passion for progressive political values and issues.
GMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMMB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMMB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or military status or other categories defined by applicable local, state and federal statutes in the locations where we operate. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
GMMB values the importance of inclusion and impact. Our success depends on fostering a truly inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, and where their talents and ideas are channeled into our work. While providing this information is strictly voluntary, we encourage all applicants to provide demographic information. This information, as stated in our EEO statement, will not be used to make employment related decisions. This information will only be shared with qualified and limited personnel who build policies and programs that help make GMMB an inclusive firm.
If you have any questions about the information collected, how it is used and/or have suggestions please reach out to Talent and Culture [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized/on-the-job training
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Proactive, self-starting attitude and initiative
- Genuine passion for progressive political values and issues
- Experience with media buying software (Strata) or similar platforms
- Willingness to learn and utilize internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI)
What We Do
We’re bold. We’re brave. We’re unstoppable. GMMB is an agency on a mission: to cause the effect. We come from diverse backgrounds—political campaigns, nonprofits, creative agencies and the media—but the one thing we all have in common is our drive to create real, meaningful change. Whether we’re focused on getting kids healthier, improving schools, advancing laws or electing progressive leaders, we’re not in this business to sell products. We’re here to spread ideas that will transform our world into a better, kinder, fairer place. Since 1983, our agency has tackled a broad range of issues, including environmental protection, community service, education and health reform. We’ve helped elect presidents at home and abroad, fought for stricter regulations on tobacco and drunk driving, and united children in foster care with their forever families. And we’ve built an impressive client base that shares our passion for doing work that matters. Creating real and lasting change in the world: It’s what we do. Are you with us?
