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Posted May 26, 2026

Director, Client Partnerships - 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. You will serve as a strategic advisor to media consultants, campaign managers, and political decision-makers - helping them integrate digital marketing tactics and our video solutions into persuasion, mobilization, and turnout strategies. You'll join a highly collaborative team of specialists and be empowered to work fluidly within a self-organizing environment. This is a chance to help grow our company in an environment that values ownership, collaboration, and constant learning. Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Revenue Growth: • 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. Strategic Client Advisory: • 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. Be a Trusted Industry Expert: • 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