Sage Media is seeking a Digital Strategist to join our team of collaborative, campaign-tested professionals. We are a full-service political media buying agency that works with Democratic candidates and committees across the country, partnering on everything from local city council races to statewide and national candidate & advocacy campaigns.
Why Sage?
Values-driven innovation
We combine progressive values with technical expertise to create strategic media campaigns that deliver results. Our focus is on securing victories where they matter most—championing reproductive rights, fighting for public education and health care, and protecting ballot access. The campaigns we run matter, and so does how we run them. You’ll join a team committed to thoughtful planning, meaningful client service, and measurable impact.
Precision and excellence
We’re not just media buyers; we’re full-stack strategists. Our team is a collective of digital experts and seasoned political operatives dedicated to driving client success. You will be part of a collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role. Working closely with colleagues and vendors, you'll ensure every placement delivers real value and that no task falls through the cracks in our pursuit of high-quality, detail-driven results.
Investment in our team
At Sage, we are defined by our curiosity, clarity, and commitment to our craft. We invest directly in your professional growth with targeted training and an environment that fosters learning through hands-on experience. We encourage every team member to step up, stretch their skills, and help develop better processes and more innovative strategies. Here, your development and our clients' success go hand in hand.
It will be your responsibility to:
Build and own comprehensive media plans that align with strategic objectives, budget constraints, and audience targeting priorities across Google Ads, Meta, and DSPs (The Trade Desk, StackAdapt, DV360)
Translate campaign goals into channel mix, flighting, and budget allocation recommendations
Develop audience strategy and targeting frameworks, including segmentation and data partner selection
Stand up and manage campaigns in-platform — build campaign structures, traffic assets, and tag for tracking — partnering with ad ops to ensure optimization and pacing
Analyze campaign results and lead client-facing reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
Serve as a strategic point of contact for clients, communicating performance narratives and optimization rationale
Collaborate cross-functionally with linear, competitive, and finance teams to ensure integrated, coordinated campaign execution
Salary & Benefits:
Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000 per year, with a competitive end-of-cycle bonus
Generous PTO and paid Federal holidays
Company-sponsored health plan with substantial employer contribution
Fully funded dental and vision insurance
A fully remote team that takes collaboration and care seriously–we like each other, and we want you to like it here too.
This is a 2026 cycle, salaried, and benefits-eligible position.
Sage Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and an equitable, inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
Requirements
Requirements
Our ideal candidate brings:
1-3 years of experience in digital media for political campaigns, IEs, committees, or agencies
Familiarity with the political digital landscape — especially platforms, regulations, and industry norms
Hands-on experience in Google Ads, Meta, and/or DSPs (TTD, StackAdapt, DV360, Basis, etc.) — comfortable building campaigns and trafficking assets in-platform
Strong media planning instincts: pricing models, ad types, audience segmentation, and key performance metrics
Exceptional spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets and/or Excel) — confident with formulas, pacing sheets, and campaign trackers
Excellent written and verbal communication, with a track record of presenting performance data clearly to clients and internal teams
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines across multiple workstreams
Comfortable working independently in a remote setting, with an instinct for when to ask questions or bring in support
Nice to have: experience with CM360, TargetSmart, L2, or Catalist; SQL/Python or other data skills; familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) for workflow automation, or data analysis
Along with these attributes, we value across the team:
Careful attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a campaign-paced environment
Enthusiasm for learning new tools and sharpening existing skills
A collaborative spirit and respect for cross-functional teamwork
Clear, timely, and professional communication – internally and externally
A positive attitude (and the sense of humor to survive campaign season)
Sage Media creates winning media buying strategies for progressive candidates & causes. We combine decades of experience, the latest in targeting technology, and detailed competitive analysis into smart, actionable media plans.
Sage Media Planning & Placement uses a thoughtful blend of media to reach people at multiple points throughout their day. Our skilled political media buyers use broadcast television, cable, radio, digital, print, and outdoor advertising to create media campaigns as broad or as narrow as our clien...
