A good job lets you feel a sense of purpose, and contributing to a greater cause is the key to a happy and successful career. OTM is a woman-owned and operated full-scale ad planning, buying and competitive tracking firm dedicated to advancing Democratic ideals and campaigns.
We are looking for a Media Buyer who will help OTM in supporting clients in all that we do. OTM handles strategic planning and buying, for linear, CTV, and digital campaigns. We track competitive spending, traffic our advertisements and make sure all vendors have been paid and accounts have been reconciled.
If you have a passion for progressive political issues and enjoy excel – this job is for you. You would also:
Have a desire to stay up to date on news and developments related to assigned political races, with a strong interest in the 2026 election cycle.
Manage or supports multiple client accounts in collaboration with internal teams.
Identify target audiences and determines optimal media platforms.
Develops strategic media plans aligned with campaign objectives and KPIs.
Conduct competitive political media analysis and monitors opponent spending.
Negotiates media rates and placements to ensure cost-effective buys; and/or ensures candidate campaigns are utilizing LUR.
Coordinates trafficking and delivery of media assets.
Oversees multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Provides guidance and mentorship to junior media buyers.
Takes initiative to learn about internal AI tools (Copilot, Omni AI) and utilize them for daily tasks.
Experience
Bachelor ’s degree and specialized training or on-the-job training.
3 -6 years of experience in political advertising.
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience in Strata Freewheel, Potomac is not required but considered a plus.