Job Number:
HC-03719
Date Posted:
March 9, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Associate or Director, Paid Media
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
SKDK
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$70,000–$80,000 for Senior Associate and $80,000–$110,000 for Director
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
SKDK, an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, is looking for a **Senior Associate or Director** to join our team for the 2026 election cycle.The Senior Associate or Director serves as an account manager and day-to-day project manager (and occasional producer) for assigned clients.4+ years of political campaign experience (campaign, IE, advocacy, or consulting), including direct experience with paid media.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in weekly and other scheduled client calls.
• Track key developments in assigned races and ensure the internal team is prepared with the latest materials from the client and buyers.
• Own media and production timelines, coordinate shoots and post-production with SKDK’s production and creative departments.
• Maintain organized files for assigned races on SKDK server.
• Translate campaign and message goals for scriptwriters and the production team, playing a role in scripting/concepting, shoot needs, and post-production.
• Partner with account leads and our media and digital buyers to build smart, aggressive, and targeted advertising programs.
Qualifications:
• Strong writing and editing skills; an ability to communicate complex information succinctly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple fast-moving projects and tight deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong client service instincts; able to manage up, anticipate needs, and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Sound political judgment and strong interest in the news, politics, and campaign strategy.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary (campaign pace).
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer. committed to a diverse workforce.
