Associate Paid Media Manager

AdVictory • Washington, DC

4d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

AdVictory is seeking an Associate Paid Media Manager to support the execution and optimization of digital advertising campaigns across social, search, and programmatic platforms. This role is ideal for an early-career paid media professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to the fast-paced political landscape. The Associate Paid Media Manager will collaborate with senior team members to build, launch, monitor, and report on campaigns, gaining practical experience in platform management, audience targeting, creative trafficking, pacing, and performance analysis. This position offers significant growth potential for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic and a high degree of curiosity.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in digital marketing, paid media, campaign advertising, or a related field
• Familiarity with platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and/or programmatic DSPs such as The Trade Desk or DV360
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with campaign data, spreadsheets, and reporting outputs
• Basic understanding of digital advertising metrics, pacing, optimization, and performance reporting
• Ability to learn quickly, apply feedback, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in political media, advocacy, public affairs, or campaign advertising

Nice To Haves

• Experience with political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or agency environments is a plus
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar analytics/reporting tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with campaign setup, launch, trafficking, and day-to-day maintenance across social, search, and programmatic platforms
• Monitor campaign pacing and performance, flagging issues and opportunities for optimization
• Implement optimizations under the guidance of senior media team members
• Pull platform performance reports and help translate data into clear insights for external partners
• Support the development of media plans, audience targeting recommendations, and platform-level execution strategies
• Coordinate ad creative assets, copy updates, tracking links, and trafficking requirements
• Assist with tagging, conversion tracking, QA, and campaign launch checks
• Help build clear, client-ready reporting materials and performance summaries
• Work across multiple concurrent campaigns while keeping details organized and deadlines on track
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are executed accurately, efficiently, and on time

Benefits

• Flexible, open PTO policy
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Commuter benefits and travel reimbursement, including rideshares for late work nights
• Hands-on training in political digital advertising, campaign strategy, and media execution
• Opportunity to grow quickly while working on high-profile, fast-moving political and advocacy campaigns

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed