Manager, Digital Advertising

The Company:

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia specializing in coalition building, grassroots mobilization, advertising, digital engagement, message development and media relations. Distinguished for our campaign-style approach to issue-based efforts, we bring a results-oriented mindset to every project. PLUS means more!

At PLUS, you will enjoy a fast-paced environment with the chance to work alongside some of the country's top public affairs strategists. Our team hustles hard, but we also take the time to celebrate our wins with end of month all staff lunches, happy hours on our office's outdoor terrace and rooftop space, and frequent employee engagement events (did someone say laser tag?).

PLUS is looking for a Manager to join its growing Digital Advertising team. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the digital advertising space with strong experience in Excel, familiarity with ad servers and DSP’s, and an eagerness to learn and expand their capabilities.

This position is based in Arlington, VA.

Your day in this position may include:

• Leveraging strong Excel skills to traffic error free video and display campaigns across a wide array of publishers using ad servers, like DoubleClick Manager.
• Setting up and managing programmatic buys on demand-side platforms, like The Trade Desk and StackAdapt.
• Monitoring daily campaign performance in Excel and proactively communicating with external teams on pacing, audience saturation and KPI performance.
• Cultivating a strong understanding of the OTT space and developing strong relationships with external teams to provide the best inventory opportunities to clients.
• Supporting the broader digital advertising team with reporting, training development, quality assurance checks and more.

Requirements

This job may be for you, if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that follows the breaking news cycle and demands of an always on digital age. Some evening and weekend work should be expected.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to go above and beyond assigned responsibilities to learn and grow.
• Possess a meticulous attention to detail with the ability to deliver consistent, error-free work.
• Have a demonstrated ability to hit tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests and projects.

What we require:

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the political or digital spaces. Past agency experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ad servers, like DoubleClick Manager, and DSP’s, like The Trade Desk and StackAdapt. Demonstrated equivalent experience is accepted.
• Proficiency in Excel with an understanding of basic formulas to deliver error-free, scalable work.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.