Account Manager - Digital/CTV Advertising

Ektello; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello is seeking an Account Manager specializing in Digital/CTV Advertising for a fully onsite, 12+ month contract in New York. You will align with Sales, manage post-sale campaigns, and drive optimization for political ad campaigns.

Ideal candidates have deep CTV and programmatic experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering campaign ROI in fast-paced political cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of account management experience in Advertising Sales.
• Experience in digital political ad campaigns and political media timelines.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Connected TV (CTV) and programmatic media.
• Strong client-facing presentation and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Align with Sales to respond to RFPs, develop media plans, lead post-sale kick-offs, and manage campaign execution.
• Lead day-to-day client communications, manage expectations, resolve issues promptly.
• Oversee campaign launches, monitor pacing and KPIs, and propose optimization to drive renewals and upsells.
• Coordinate with Operations, Product, and Marketing for smooth execution and custom solutions.
• Generate campaign insights, mid-flight updates, and post-campaign reviews to show ROI.
• Maintain deep knowledge of advanced digital and CTV ad products for client guidance.
• Onboard new political clients and agency partners, guiding them through capabilities and strategies.
• Monitor spending and delivery to support revenue growth.

Skills

Account Management

Digital Political Ads

CTV Advertising

Programmatic

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Job description

Account Manager - Digital/CTV Advertising

Location: Pennsylvania Plaza New York NY (Onsite) Employment Type: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Rate: 60.00 /hr. W2

Role Overview

The Account Manager (Digital Political & CTV Advertising) will align directly with Advertising Sales representatives to deliver seamless end-to-end account management, media planning, and campaign execution. This role acts as the primary day-to-day contact for political clients and agency partners, managing the complete post-sale lifecycle—from RFP responses and campaign kick-offs to real-time performance optimization, programmatic troubleshooting, and final reporting reviews. This is a fully onsite position suited for a highly detail-oriented, task-driven professional with deep expertise in Connected TV (CTV), programmatic media, and the fast-paced dynamics of political advertising cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Account & Campaign Management Sales Alignment & Support: Partner directly with Sales reps to provide comprehensive account support, including responding to RFPs, developing custom media plans, leading post-sale kick-off meetings, and managing overall campaign execution.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the lead point of contact for day-to-day client communication, providing exceptional service, managing expectations, and resolving campaign issues in a timely manner.
• Campaign Operations & Optimization: Manage campaign launch timelines, monitor pacing and performance against established KPIs, and deliver continuous optimization recommendations to drive campaign renewals and upsells.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicate campaign requirements and client objectives to internal Operations, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure smooth campaign execution and custom solution ideation.
• Strategy, Reporting & Growth Performance Insights & Analytics: Generate detailed campaign insights, mid-flight updates, and post-campaign performance reviews to highlight key learnings and demonstrate ROI.
• Platform Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of advanced digital and CTV ad products, serving as a trusted resource for clients on industry best practices and emerging programmatic tactics.
• Client Onboarding & Education: Onboard new political clients and agency partners, proactively guiding them through platform capabilities, targeting specs, and optimal campaign strategies.
• Financial Impact: Monitor campaign spending and delivery to drive revenue retention and contribute positively to annual sales growth goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Core Requirements

• Workplace Schedule: 100% Fully Onsite.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Account Management Experience: 5+ years of experience within an Advertising Sales organization, with a strong emphasis on post-sale Account Management and media planning.
• Digital Political Experience: Demonstrated experience managing digital political ad campaigns, issue advocacy groups, or political media agencies, with a thorough understanding of political campaign timelines and urgent turnarounds.
• CTV & Programmatic Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in Connected TV (CTV) advertising, programmatic buying/selling mechanics, DSP/SSP platforms, and target audience segmentation.
• Interpersonal & Operational Competencies
  • Client-Facing Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of presenting to clients and leading executive-level meetings.
  • Task & Deadline Management: Highly organized and task-driven, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple fast-moving deliverables under tight deadlines.
  • Problem Solving & Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention campaign performance metrics, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

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