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Paid Media DirectorSeven Letter • Washington, DC, United States
Paid Media Director

Paid Media Director

Seven Letter • Washington, DC, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking an experienced Account Director to lead strategic client relationships through the execution of impactful paid media campaigns and development of compelling creative materials. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of digital buying and publishing platforms, who can seamlessly bridge client objectives with creative excellence while navigating the unique demands of policy, advocacy, and public sector communications.

All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to torecruit@sevenletter.com .

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison for assigned client accounts, managing day-to-day relationships, responding promptly, tracking answers, and assigning tasks.
  • Sit in on client meetings to understand the full relationship with Seven Letter.
  • Work in conjunction with the paid media team to develop comprehensive paid media strategies that advance client objectives.
  • Help translate client design needs into compelling creative briefs and campaign frameworks for the design team.
  • Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities for growth and expanded partnership.
  • Lead cross‑functional teams including creative, strategy, communications, and research / polling within Labs, Seven Letter and our holding company, PPHC.

Creative Development & Execution

  • Collaborate with creative teams to develop innovative campaigns that resonate with the right audiences.
  • Oversee campaign production, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance.
  • Monitor creative development from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements, providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Business Development & Growth

  • Contribute to new business pitches and proposals.
  • Stay current on industry trends, the political landscape, and emerging issues affecting client work.
  • Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of account management experience at an advertising or communications agency.
  • Proven track record of managing complex client relationships and multi‑channel campaigns.
  • Authoritative understanding of digital buying, publishing platforms, advertising strategy development and creative processes.
  • Demonstrated expertise in government affairs, public affairs, advocacy, or public sector campaigns a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of the government affairs / public affairs landscape, including stakeholder dynamics and decision‑making processes.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
  • Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with campaign measurement and analytics.
  • Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
  • Political acumen and understanding of policy development or advocacy communications a plus.
  • At Seven Letter, we’re not just communications practitioners for hire; we’re experts in our field who become trusted advisers, reliable problem solvers and indispensable partners. Those relationships don’t just happen. They are made possible by our talented colleagues who, every day, bring their creativity, dedication and diversity of experience to the teams we build.

    As much as we celebrate the successes we deliver for our clients, cultivating an award‑winning culture in which we all thrive has been the greatest of our pursuits. We’re proud to have been named a “Best Place to Work” by both PR Week and PR News for multiple years.

    Together, we prioritize giving back to our community.

  • Paid time off to support volunteerism
  • Philanthropic support of numerous organizations and causes
  • 100% company‑paid healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • Generous policy for PTO, sick leave and parental leave
  • Hybrid policy to allow for remote and in‑person work
  • Generous holiday schedule, including office closure the last week of the year
  • Summer Fridays
  • We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity. We believe that a team that reflects diversity of experience, perspective and background improves outcomes for clients and makes us all stronger.

    Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Seven Letter by 2x.

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