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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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