Client Engagement Manager

POLITICO • Arlington, VA

1d

About The Position

As a Client Engagement Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day management of client accounts across POLITICO’s strategic and cross-platform solutions. You oversee the execution of campaigns and partnerships, serving as a key client contact and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver a seamless client experience and successful outcomes.

Requirements

• 3–4+ years of relevant experience managing client relationships and executing integrated campaigns or partnerships within media, advertising, agency, events, or related industries
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, agency partners, and internal teams, and are comfortable serving as a primary point of contact.
• Thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and enjoy bringing teams together to execute complex programs successfully.
• Strong attention to detail and take pride in delivering polished, high-quality work and client experiences.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to adapt quickly when priorities or client needs evolve.
• Comfortable managing integrated campaigns across digital advertising, branded content, and live events or experiential programs.
• Enjoy balancing relationship management with operational execution and project management.
• Can interpret campaign performance data and use insights to inform optimizations and client reporting.
• Energized by client service and motivated to build strong, trusted relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Understand how to balance exceptional client service with operational feasibility and internal business processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages the holistic execution of strategic and cross-platform advertising campaigns (including digital advertising, brand content and live events), ensuring each program meets the client’s and POLITICO’s needs and expectations.
• Project manages across client programs, including timeline oversight, deliverable coordination, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients and agency partners, managing day-to-day communication throughout the lifecycle of each campaign in collaboration with team leadership.
• Partners with Advertising Operations to monitor campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and develop progress updates and final performance reports for clients.
• Anticipates and proactively resolves operational, client service, and execution challenges, balancing client needs with internal workflows, timelines, and business priorities.

Benefits

• We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

What This Job Offers

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