Middle Seat

Want to break into digital? Get your start with us. Middle Seat is a full-service firm for progressive causes and candidates. What does the role involve? Requirements This role is for you if: You’re excited by the idea of working for left-wing and Democratic clients doing great work on the ground You enjoy the idea of testing different creative options and analyzing performance data of each testing variant You’re technically adept and pick up new tools easily You’re detail-oriented and organized You’re a senior, in your last year of an undergraduate program, or a recent grad It would be nice if you: Have a background in social media management or digital advertising Have worked on a political campaign, advocacy organization, or nonprofit Have some experience in Facebook Business Manager and Google Ads Are a fantastic writer And it’s essential that you: Are committed to working for progressive political campaigns Are a team player Follow along with the news of the day and have a solid understanding of the U.S. political system, political campaigns, and key progressive issues (i.e. abortion, racial justice, labor, climate change, etc.)

This role can start on or after March 1, 2026 and will end on November 13, 2026. This role is not part of the bargaining unit and begins to think strategically about campaign goalsBegins to learn best practices for direct donate, acquisition, and persuasion campaigns; learns which tests to run and how to read results; begins thinking about ads campaigns as they integrate into an entirely digital program and into an organization’s mission, and begins to give strategic feedback and ideasServes as day-to-day contact with the clients they are assigned to work in collaboration with other ads team membersAssists with A/B testing everything — content, design, targeting, landing page, etc.Other responsibilities as requested Interest in working on advertising campaigns on major platforms (Facebook, Google Ads, The Trade Desk, etc. We are intentional with the decidedly left-of-center clients we work with— and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication.

We’re looking for a creative self-starter to join our team as a paid digital advertising intern for FALL 2026 (August 24 - November 13, 2026). This role is available either in person at our Washington, D.C office or remotely. This role is for you if: Are committed to working for left-of-the-left political candidates and causesAre a team playerFollow along with the news of the day and have a solid understanding of the U.S. political system, political campaigns, and key progressive issues (i.e. abortion, racial justice, labor, climate change, etc.This position requires full-time (40 hour work week) or near full-time availability. We are intentional with the decidedly left-of-center clients we work with — and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication.

Paid Digital Advertising Intern Salary: $23/hour We're looking for a creative self-starter to join our team as a paid digital advertising intern for Summer 2026 (June 1 2026 - August 28 2026). As an advertising intern at Middle Seat, you'll work with the advertising team by trafficking ads, writing ad copy and petitions, pulling together reports, analyzing ads performance, handling some administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as requested. This role is available either in person at our Washington, D.C office or remotely. This role is not part of the bargaining unit.

This role can start on or after March 1, 2026 and will end on November 13, 2026. This is an evergreen role that Middle Seat fills on a rolling basis as needed. This role is not part of the bargaining unit and begins to think strategically about campaign goalsBegins to learn best practices for direct donate, acquisition, and persuasion campaigns; learns which tests to run and how to read results; begins thinking about ads campaigns as they integrate into an entirely digital program and into an organization’s mission, and begins to give strategic feedback and ideasServes as day-to-day contact with the clients they are assigned to work in collaboration with other ads team membersAssists with A/B testing everything — content, design, targeting, landing page, etc.Other responsibilities as requestedRequirements We are intentional with the decidedly left-of-center clients we work with— and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication.

Start with us. Middle Seat is a digital consulting firm serving progressive candidates, political committees, and organizations. We are seeking a digital ads coordinator to manage advertising campaigns. If you enjoy thinking creatively about digital media and are interested in starting a career in progressive politics, keep reading.NOTE: This is a temporary, full-time position on our team starting on or after March 1, 2026 and ending on November 13, 2026.Why Middle SeatCompetitive salaries and great benefitsWe only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causesWe’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers GuildGet in on the ground floor of a growing operationJob Responsibilities Run ad campaigns and support ads team: take the first pass at writing content, reviews (spell check, policy check) staff content, coordinate with other Middle Seat departments to make sure product pieces are moving forward for ad campaigns, gather and compile data for reportsWrite compelling ad copy with clear theories of change asking supporters to donate, join or support our clients while embodying our clients’ voices and perspectives.Sets up and reviews ad campaigns – on all platforms (Facebook, Google, List Vendors, etc.) and begins to think strategically about campaign goalsBegins to learn best practices for direct donate, acquisition, and persuasion campaigns; learns which tests to run and how to read results; begins thinking about ads campaigns as they integrate into an entirely digital program and into an organization’s mission, and begins to give strategic feedback and ideasServes as day-to-day contact with the clients they are assigned to work in collaboration with other ads team membersAssists with A/B testing everything — content, design, targeting, landing page, etc.Other responsibilities as requestedQualifications:Interest in working on advertising campaigns on major platforms (Facebook, Google Ads, The Trade Desk, etc.

A progressive advertising firm is seeking a Paid Digital Advertising Intern to join their team for Summer 2026, either remotely or in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities include crafting ad copy, analyzing ad performance, and assisting the advertising team with various tasks. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, technically adept, and passionate about left-wing issues. The position offers a salary of $23 per hour and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr