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SKDK · 2 days ago

Senior Associate or Director, Paid Media

US-DC-Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

4+ years exp

SKDK is an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, seeking a Senior Associate or Director to join their team for the 2026 election cycle. The role involves managing client accounts, coordinating media production timelines, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality creative and strategic guidance for effective paid media campaigns.

Public Relations

Responsibilities

Participate in weekly and other scheduled client calls

Track key developments in assigned races and ensure the internal team is prepared with the latest materials from the client and buyers

Own media and production timelines, coordinate shoots and post-production with SKDK’s production and creative departments

Maintain organized files for assigned races on SKDK server

Translate campaign and message goals for scriptwriters and the production team, playing a role in scripting/concepting, shoot needs, and post-production

Partner with account leads and our media and digital buyers to build smart, aggressive, and targeted advertising programs

Coordinate with Director of Production to ensure timely spot delivery and quality control, and platform-ready assets

Gather and synthesize inputs that strengthen creative (research, footage, opposition, policy details, etc.)

Serve as the client-facing hub for project management: scheduling, workflow, approvals, troubleshooting

Monitor day-to-day race development and recommend rapid response and other ideas

Qualification

Political campaign experienceClient services managementMedia production processesEditing skillsProject managementClient service instinctsSound political judgmentAttention to detailCollaborative team player

Required

4+ years of political campaign experience (campaign, IE, advocacy, or consulting), including direct experience with paid media

Strong writing and editing skills; an ability to communicate complex information succinctly

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple fast-moving projects and tight deadlines simultaneously

Strong client service instincts; able to manage up, anticipate needs, and communicate clearly under pressure

Sound political judgment and strong interest in the news, politics, and campaign strategy

Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse colleagues, partners, and clients

Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary (campaign pace)

Preferred

Familiarity with media production processes (shoots, post-production workflow) is a plus

Benefits

Excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums

Paid parental leave

Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time

401(k) with an employer contribution

Reimbursement for cellular service

Public transportation benefits

Professional development and career guidance

Opportunities for advancement

Participation in Employee Resource Groups

A collegial and supportive office environment

Company

SKDK

SKDK provides strategic advice, public relations, crisis communications, advertising, direct mail, and research to national and international companies, advocacy organizations, associations, leading non-profit organizations, and elected officials and candidates from the White House to State Houses across the country.

Founded in 1993

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees