Paid Media Account Lead

Paid Media Account Lead 40 hrs/week 2-month contract, starting ASAP through the end of the year, with the possibility of extension Hourly Rate: $65 Remote, but team is on the East Coast so working East Coast hours is a must We're looking for a senior media strategist with public affairs or corporate communications experience to independently run paid media execution for a portfolio. This is not a client-facing role, but you'll own strategy development and campaign execution behind the scenes, working closely with the Account Lead who manages the client relationship directly. What you'll do: Independently run mid-spend campaigns from inception to completion Build data-backed media plans that align to client and campaign objectives, and prepare strategy and performance materials for the Account Lead to present Own end-to-end campaign implementation, including platform execution, optimization, analysis, and partner negotiation/contracting Collaborate with the Account Lead to ensure execution maps back to the high-level strategic approach Proactively identify and build processes that improve cross-team communication and execution Keep multiple high-stakes workstreams moving without heavy oversight 6-9 years in digital media strategy, planning, and direct-IO buying (agency background preferred) Track record running campaigns for corporate reputation, public affairs, and/or political clients Public affairs or corporate comms experience, ideally in DC or tech Strong analytical skill