National Media Strategist (Political Media)

Location: Hybrid in Arlington, Virginia, US, with the role focused on Washington, DC political and government sales.

Salary: $75,000–$125,000 per year, plus commission and bonus-based compensation.

Company

hirify.global operates media and advertising solutions, including Salem Political Solutions.

What you will do

• Drive new business and close political and government media deals.
• Use client and agency relationships to navigate the political and government media landscape.
• Develop multimedia advertising campaigns with political and digital advertising agencies, think tanks, issue and advocacy groups, and public affairs firms.
• Pursue government media opportunities, including managing the RFP process.
• Meet monthly sales goals and develop new business through prospecting and cold outreach.
• Create digital marketing solutions that achieve client objectives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of successful media sales experience across multiple platforms, including publisher sites, radio, OTT, digital, audio, and events.
• 3–5 years of political media sales experience within a high-performing sales organization.
• 3–5 years of experience selling national campaigns, plus experience in local and statewide markets.
• 2–3 years of experience with DC-based political publisher sites.
• 1–2 years of successful government media sales experience.
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding budget, including new business developed through prospecting and cold outreach.
• Proven digital marketing expertise and the ability to develop creative solutions for client objectives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Unwavering integrity, commitment to excellence, sound judgment, and discernment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay structure based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Recognition as a Great Place To Work and Best and Brightest equal opportunity employer.