About the role#
Rational 360 is hiring a Digital Advertising Fellow to join our team in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, paid position where you will receive hands-on training with digital advertising platforms. You will learn about media planning and digital strategy while working with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and advocacy groups. Fellows are paired with a mentor from the digital team to guide their professional development throughout the six-month program.
What you'll do#
- Manage and execute digital advertising campaigns from start to finish.
- Collaborate with the digital advertising team and client teams.
- Gain experience with platforms such as Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, X, Stackadapt, Simpli.fi, and Liveramp.
- Participate in weekly professional development trainings.
What you'll need#
- 0-6 months of experience with hands-on digital advertising, social media, or digital strategy.
- Intermediate knowledge of Google Analytics, including conversion tracking, Goals, and Funnels.
- Experience reporting on paid, owned, and earned social media.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, browser plug-ins, and third-party measurement tools.
- Strong writing skills and extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Superior communication skills for handling internal and external interactions.
- Experience in a public affairs or advocacy setting is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of HTML or organic search engine optimization is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Washington, DC.
- The schedule is 40 hours per week.
- We operate on a hybrid schedule, with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About Rational 360
Rational 360 is a strategic communications and digital agency based in Washington, DC. The firm provides public relations, crisis management, and public affairs services to clients. Its team includes professionals with backgrounds in government and business. The agency operates with 51 to 200 employees.
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