Russell Tobin · 2 weeks ago
Account Manager - Political Advertising
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80/hr - $85/hr
3+ years expRussell Tobin is seeking an Account Manager for Political Advertising to support high-impact digital campaigns during the U.S. midterm election cycle. The role involves managing and optimizing political advertising campaigns primarily through Google Ads and YouTube, while collaborating with digital media agencies and providing client-facing reports and insights.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Nandit Srivastava
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize political advertising campaigns using Google Ads, with a heavy focus on YouTube advertising
Work closely with digital media agencies representing political advertisers (limited direct campaign contact)
Execute hands-on ad buying, budget pacing, and performance optimization
Analyze campaign data and build client-facing reports and dashboards using Excel/Spreadsheets and Data Studio (or similar tools)
Lead client calls, set agendas, and clearly communicate insights and recommendations
Operate in a high-stakes, time-sensitive environment, especially during the final 100 days before the election
Qualification
Required
Prior experience managing political campaigns or working on confidential political or advocacy campaigns is required
3–5 years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, media buying, or campaign execution (flexible for strong candidates)
Strong hands-on keyboard experience running ads (execution-focused, not purely strategic)
Solid working knowledge of the Google Ads interface
Proven experience running YouTube advertising campaigns
Advanced Excel/Spreadsheet skills (pivot tables, reporting, data manipulation)
Experience building dashboards in Data Studio or similar reporting tools
Client-facing experience running calls and presenting performance insights
Ability to handle sensitive, regulated, and confidential information with discretion
Preferred
Experience with DSPs, programmatic media, or paid social platforms (e.g., Meta)
Background at a digital media agency, political ad agency, or media vendor
Familiarity with fast-moving, compliance-driven campaign environments
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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