Date Posted:
May 8, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Associate, Digital Media & Paid Strategy
Office/Company:
Penn Quarter Partners (PQP)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06208
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Media & Paid Strategy to join our growing team at the intersection of paid media, public affairs, and healthcare communications.Support the development and execution of paid media plans across digital, programmatic, search, and social platforms for healthcare and life sciences clients, ensuring campaigns align with public affairs and advocacy objectives.Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, political science, public affairs, or a related field. 2–4 years of relevant experience in digital media buying, paid advertising, or media planning.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development and execution of paid media plans across digital, programmatic, search, and social platforms for healthcare and life sciences clients, ensuring campaigns align with public affairs and advocacy objectives.
• Assist in the research, negotiation, and coordination of media buys, including vendor communications, insertion orders, and budget tracking, under the guidance of the Senior Director of Digital Engagement and Strategy.
• Collaborate with internal strategy and communications teams to ensure paid media activity is integrated with broader campaign narratives, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement goals.
• Help develop and maintain media flowcharts, editorial calendars, and campaign timelines that keep client work on track and on budget across simultaneous engagements.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, political science, public affairs, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in digital media buying, paid advertising, or media planning, ideally within an agency, political campaign, advocacy, or public affairs environment.
• Hands-on experience with digital advertising platforms including Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, programmatic DSPs (e.g., StackAdapt, Simpli.fi, etc.), and/or LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
Instructions:
Email your resume to [email protected] with your name and PAC in the email.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
