Middle Seat is hiring a Senior Principal, Accounts - Paid Media to lead our Advertising Team. You will be responsible for owning and growing our persuasion client portfolio across digital paid media and television, managing some of our largest programs for candidates, political committees, and organizations.
What You'll Do
- Own and grow the persuasion client portfolio across digital paid media and television.
- Manage some of Middle Seat's largest persuasion programs for candidates, political committees, and organizations.
- Win and retain clients.
- Guide persuasion strategy.
- Coordinate with Middle Seat's TV department on buys and campaigns.
- Ensure digital and television programs work together to drive electoral and issue-based wins.
What We're Looking For
- At least 3 years of experience running political advertising and persuasion programs.
- Experience with digital paid media.
- Experience collaborating with television teams.
Team & Environment
You will be a senior leader on the Advertising Team. Middle Seat is values-driven and intentional about working with clients who share left-of-center values. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, consistent employee feedback and communication, and are a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers Guild. This role is a chance to get in on the ground floor of a growing operation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $110,000-$120,000
- Competitive salaries and great benefits.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C.




