Associate Media Buyer - Political Cycle 2026

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things? 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 - $55,000 - $65,000 This is a full-time, salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026. GMMB is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Media Buyer to support political advertising campaigns during the 2026 election cycle. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for candidates eager to learn the fundamentals of media buying and grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. With hands-on training and mentorship, you will help execute media buys across multiple platforms in support of impactful political campaigns. You are an aspiring media professional who … Has a strong interest in politics and stays informed on news and developments related to key races, especially the 2026 election cycle. Is eager to learn the fundamentals of political media buying through hands-on training and mentorship. Supports research efforts, including tracking competitor activity and monitoring opposing campaign spending. Assists with negotiating and placing media buys with guidance from senior team members to maximize efficiency and value. Helps coordinate the scheduling, trafficking, and delivery of media assets across platforms. Is highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail. Thrives in a collaborative team environment and is open to feedback and continuous learning. Is curious about new tools and technologies, including AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, Omni AI), and willing to incorporate them into daily work. You have… A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Internship experience, coursework, or exposure to political campaigns, advertising, media, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn negotiation fundamentals. Solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment. A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for learning on the job. Familiarity with media buying tools (e.g., Strata Freewheel) is a plus, but not required. 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]

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