Digital Associate, Ads

PLUS Communications; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Work from home hybrid environment

Job summary

PLUS Communications, an Arlington, VA-based full-service firm, is seeking an Associate for its Digital Advertising team. You will assist with trafficking campaigns on Facebook and Google, perform pacing updates, and help prepare client reports.

A strong eye for detail and a proactive, can-do attitude are essential. The role offers a 40-hour work week with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and a starting salary of $55,000, plus a year-end bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have the equivalent of a digital-focused internship or 6 months of relevant experience.
• Basic Excel skills and ability to learn functions and formatting.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Interest in public affairs or political industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads, DCM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trafficking advertising campaigns on Facebook and Google platforms, developing understanding of placement capabilities and optimization strategies.
• Provide day-to-day support with pacing updates, campaign monitoring, audience projections and targeting.
• Contribute to client advertising reports, utilizing strong Excel skills and ensuring error-free updates.
• Collaborate closely within the digital advertising team.

Skills

Digital advertising

Excel basics

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Public affairs industry interest

Facebook/Google Ads familiarity

Tools

Facebook Ads

Google Ads

DCM

Job description

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!

PLUS Communications is looking for an Associate to join its growing Digital Advertising team. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with digital advertising placements on platforms like Facebook or Google, a familiarity with basic KPIs for digital campaigns, and an eagerness to learn and expand their capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the digital space, an excellent attention to detail, and a can-do attitude to help deliver victories for our public affairs clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trafficking advertising campaigns on Facebook and Google platforms, developing a strong understanding placement capabilities and optimization strategies to deliver high quality campaigns for clients
• Provide day-to-day support with pacing updates, campaign monitoring, audience projections and targeting, and other projects
• Contribute to client advertising reports, utilizing strong Excel skills and an excellent attention to detail to deliver error-free updates
• Collaborate closely within the digital advertising team

Requirements

• The equivalent of one semester or 6 months of a digital focused internship or relevant job experience
• A basic understanding of Excel with the ability to learn and execute fundamental functions and formatting
• Possess meticulous attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Previous experience working in or a keen interest in the public affairs or political industry is a plus
• An understanding of Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads, DCM or other digital first platforms is not a requirement, but a helpful plus

Benefits

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office and remote work. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay.

The budgeted salary is $55,000 and there is an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.