Job Description
Description
National Media Research, Planning, and Placement, a political, issue advocacy, and corporate media buying agency in Alexandria, Virginia, is looking for a Media Assistant to join our media buying team. Our Republican clients are active in some of the most competitive races across the United States and our agency has a direct impact on their electoral success.
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fun and fast-paced campaign environment. This is an entry level position, but experience in advertising and political campaigns is welcome.
This full-time position is temporary through January 2019, but exceptional candidates who display interest in the field and keen skills will be considered for a permanent position. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn about the advertising industry and is an excellent introduction into a career in politics or media.
Specifically, the Media Assistant will be responsible for:
- Managing advertising orders, processing payments, and ensuring correct spot/traffic is in rotation for clients.
- Assist with research using tools such as Scarborough and Nielsen Answers. No prior experience is needed; all new hires will be trained.
- Tasked with organizing clients’ workflow, coordinating with vendors, and working with senior associates to meet client needs.
- Providing additional team assistance as needed.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- A preferred minimum of 6 months of previous internship experience in an administrative or office support roles.
- Possess meticulous attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high pressure environment, able to multitask and see multiple projects to completion.
- Able to anticipate needs before they arise and resolve issues quickly.
- Possesses excellent people skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities.
- Competency using the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated interest in politics and political campaigns.
About National Media Research, Planning, and Placement
NMRPP provides our clients with a unique, research-driven, multi-screened approach to media planning and placement. NMRPP utilizes the best data, technology, and most importantly professionals to provide a full suite of direct-to-campaign media services. Our goal is to maximize every dollar that our clients spend on their media.
NMRPP is a nationally recognized leader in media research, planning, and placement for issue advocacy, corporate, and political campaigns. Our use of data, research, and proprietary analytics give us a measurable advantage. Our agency understands how, when, and where to best deliver campaign messages.
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