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 isnt what we doits our why. We want to make a difference in the world. And were 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 doesnt 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 - $65000 - $85000
• This is a full-time salaried and benefits eligible position to run through mid-November 2026.

GMMB is seeking a skilled and strategic Media Buyer to support political advertising campaigns during the 2026 election cycle. This role involves planning negotiating and executing media buys across multiple platformsfor political campaigns. The ideal candidateis passionate about politics andwill bring strong analytical skills mediaexpertise and a collaborative spirit to a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

You area Media Buyer who:

• Stays up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle.
• Managesorsupportsmultiple client accounts in collaboration withinternal teams.
• Identifiestarget audiences anddeterminesoptimalmediaplatforms.
• Developsstrategic media plans aligned with campaignobjectivesand KPIs.
• Conductscompetitive politicalmedia analysis andmonitorsopponent spending.
• Negotiatesmedia rates and placements to ensure cost-effectivebuys;and/or ensurescandidate campaigns are utilizing LUR.
• Coordinatestrafficking and delivery of media assets.
• Overseesmultiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Providesguidance and mentorship to junior media buyers.
• Takes initiative to learnaboutinternal AI tools (Copilot Omni AI) andutilizethemfor daily tasks.

You have

• Bachelors degree and specialized training or on-the-job training.
• 3 -6 years of experience in advertising or sales.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in Strata Freewheel is notbut considered a plus.

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.