Media Planner Contractor, Political (5-month LTE)

Washington, DC – New York – San Francisco – Chicago – Denver (hybrid) Fully remote candidates will also be considered

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government, communicate without barriers, and measure what matters. We have over 250 team members in six countries and eleven offices — Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Chicago, D.C., Geneva, London, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for American and European clients

The Impact You Will Make

In this position as Media Planner, you will support the execution and management of paid media campaigns for political clients working to elect Democratic candidates in the November election. The ideal contract candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is capable of working independently, while navigating multiple projects.

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Support lead planners on complex advertising campaigns across all planning, launching, management and reporting aspects
• Participate in all phases of advertising campaign planning and execution, including:
• Research audience insights, develop media mix, budget allocations and integrated media strategies to align with client objectives
• Lead media plan launches including relevant paperwork, ad trafficking, proof of performance, creative delivery and internal communication
• Identify media KPIs that align with client objectives and monitor and optimize to achieve client goals. Develop report templates that show campaign performance and deliver reports to internal stakeholders
• Manage monthly billing between external vendors and internal finance teams. Handle any discrepancies among internal and external partners
• Manage vendor communications, requests for proposals (RFPs) and negotiate items such as rates, terms and conditions, and added value
• Keep abreast of media trends and technologies, proactively sharing new opportunities with the wider paid media team
• Compile updates on vendor capabilities and offerings; maintain and update internal tracking system

What You Bring 

• 1-3 year(s) relevant work experience; exposure to digital media planning from internships, fellowships or coursework ideal
• Experience running campaigns for political, public affairs, and/or corporate clients
• Enthusiasm for Democratic and progressive politics, and excitement to work with our non-profit and corporate clients
• Analytical thinking skills, with knowledge of media consumption tools like Comscore, and business intelligence dashboard software such as Google Analytics, Datorama or Tableau
• Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• A readiness to work independently, grow quickly, learn new skills, think big, and get the job done

Benefits

BPI offers a comprehensive total compensation package for this role between (depending on experience) $4,250/mo - $6,250/mo. + bonus of salary at the end of temp employment up to $7,500.

Bully Pulpit Interactive provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, matriculation, personal appearance, genetic information, or other protected group status.

San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Note, Colorado Only: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20)

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