Description

GPS Impact is hiring a seasonal, full-time Paid Media Assistant to join our growing Ad Buying Team. This position can be remote (pending location approval) or based in one of our physical office locations of Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC. This is a seasonal position and will end on 11/30/2026. 

We are a full-service public affairs and multimedia advertising agency with broad experience helping progressive candidates, advocacy groups, and organizations use integrated, strategic communications and advertising to achieve their goals. GPS Impact is uniquely set up with digital expertise as well as television media production, general campaign consulting, communications experts, ad-buying, targeting, and creative all in-house.

GPS Impact believes diversity is a source of strength. We aspire to be a company that welcomes each of our employees’ unique characteristics, perspectives, identities, and lived experiences. We aim for a work environment of inclusion where individuals can contribute fully and feel valued, engaged and supported to reach their full potential.

Requirements

The Paid Media Assistant, who coordinates with the media buying team, is responsible for the following:

• Managing, organizing and updating vendor costs and proposals
• Tracking political ad spending and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the analyzing and reporting on political advertising spending
• Assist in the planning and placement of linear media
• In coordination with the production team, assist the Media Team with creative asset organization and distribution to appropriate vendors and media outlets
• Develop media calendars and schedules for use by the Media Team
• Assist the Media Buyer with day to day communication with vendors and affiliates as needed
• Assist with the reconciliation of media invoices from vendors

REQUIREMENTS

We're seeking candidates who excel in a fast-paced team environment, are results-oriented, and have strong organizational skills. You should:

• Have strong quantitative skills and experience in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience working in databases and data management platforms
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Be dependable and trustworthy with an ability to work well independently and with others
• Have a positive attitude and desire to lead
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both for internal and external communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Genuine interest in political advertising and understanding of paid media landscape
• Experience in ASANA or other project management tools
• Experience in AdImpact or other spending database tools
• Experience in media buying or planning software such as STRATA or a DSP
  Experience in data visualization

INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@gpsimpact.com. Please use the subject line: Paid Media Assistant. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more about GPS Impact at www.gpsimpact.com.

This position is part of the collective bargaining unit (CBU) organized under Teamsters Local 696 and is a full-time, exempt position with a base salary of $60,000.00 annually. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GPS Impact is an equal opportunity employer and believes a diverse, inclusive staff is a fundamental strength. We're committed to hiring people of all races, ethnicities, social classes, religions, ages, sexes, genders, sexual orientations and gender identities. People of underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.