Client Partner – Politics & Public Affairs

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and consultative business development leader who will advance revenue growth and strategic partnerships within the public affairs space, and Democratic political ecosystem. This role focuses on building long-term relationships with campaign committees, consultants, PACs, advocacy groups, and public affairs firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business across federal, state, and local campaigns, PACs, and advocacy organizations.
• Develop election-cycle revenue strategies aligned with primary and general election timelines.
• Identify opportunities within competitive races, ballot initiatives, and issue-based advocacy efforts.
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets within assigned political accounts.
• Advise clients on integrating connected TV and online video into broader campaign media plans.
• Translate targeting, polling, and voter file insights into effective cross-screen strategies.
• Lead client discovery, pitch, and consultative strategy sessions—both independently and with other team members.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media consultants, political strategists, and public affairs firms.
• Represent VDX.tv at industry conferences and political conventions.
• Monitor trends in political media buying, regulatory changes, and evolving voter engagement tactics.

What We're Looking For

• Required:
• - 5+ years of combined experience in political media sales, campaign consulting, political ad tech, or public affairs advertising.
• - Demonstrated success generating revenue or managing campaigns within political campaigns or advocacy organizations.
• - Strong understanding of federal and state election cycles and political media buying practices.
• - Established relationships within the Democratic ecosystem or center-left advocacy networks.
• - Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven election environments.
• Preferred:
• - Experience working with national committees, statewide campaigns, or major independent expenditure groups.
• - Familiarity with compliance considerations for political advertising (FEC, FCC, state-level regulations).
• - Experience with CRM tools and political data platforms.

What You Get

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Unique Perks:
• - Twice-yearly week-long company summits at all-inclusive resorts worldwide
• - Every 4-5 years: 4-5 weeks paid transformational leave
• - Every 5 years: Additional paid week off for you and your family to celebrate your tenure
• Work-Life Integration:
• - Flexible hours to accommodate global collaboration
• - True work-from-anywhere policy (US or European time zones preferred)
• - Focus on outcomes rather than hours worked
• - Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Our Unique Environment

• Remote-first, globally distributed team
• Flat organizational structure with emphasis on self-organizing teams
• No traditional titles or hierarchical reporting relationships
• Focus on outcomes and impact rather than positions or status
• Strong emphasis on written communication and documentation

This Role is Perfect For Someone Who

• Has a strong work ethic, hunger to learn, and drive to constantly improve
• Is self-motivated and thrives working independently as well as collaboratively in a team accountable to one another
• Enjoys building relationships and solving complex challenges with creativity and resilience
• Embraces both the strategic and hands-on aspects of business development
• Is energized by fast-paced, less hierarchical environments and takes ownership with confidence
• Values impact over title and is excited to help shape a growing vertical
• Is curious about the evolving landscape of marketing and eager to stay ahead of industry trends