Manager, Paid Media

API - American Petroleum Institute - Washington, DC

Hiring: Manager, Paid Media Company: API - American Petroleum Institute Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:39:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Google Analytics About the job Experience: •5-7 years of experience in paid media, with a strong emphasis on digital media buying, creative development, and advocacy or public affairs campaigns . •7 years of experience in paid media, with a strong emphasis on digital media buying, creative development, and advocacy or public affairs campaigns . Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field; advanced degree preferred or other related field equivalent work experience. •Demonstrated experience executing issue advocacy, public affairs, or political campaigns, including knowledge of policy-driven messaging preferred. •Deep expertise across digital platforms, including paid social, search, display, and programmatic buying tools preferred. •In-depth knowledge of media planning, audience segmentation, and performance optimization in an advocacy context. •Operational familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). •Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic insights. •Demonstrated capacity to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes policy environment with shifting priorities. •Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. •Demonstrated capacity to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings, events, or campaign activations. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, particularly during key legislative or campaign moments. Compensation: •$93,713 - $126,736 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!