COMPETITIVE DEPARTMENT OPENINGS
Competitive Analyst | Remote $48,000 Annually
Competitive Analyst
Remote
A|L Media (www.almediastrategy.com), a fast-paced, award-winning political media firm is looking for a Competitive Media Analyst to join our growing team. The best fit for our firm is an individual who is familiar with political campaigns and has experience working with data. Candidates should have superb organizational and analytical skills and excellent time management. Our firm is based in Chicago, IL. This is a remote position and is open to candidates anywhere. This position ends on election day November 3, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Tracking competitive spending in excess of a dozen races. Campaigns range from federal to statewide to caucus races.
Developing relationships with station representatives to obtain up-to-the-minute information.
Documenting all spending in reports in our proprietary software and sharing updated reports in a timely fashion with clients.
Developing and tailoring reporting formats for each client.
Offering basic analysis of spending information to ensure accuracy.
Maintaining the firm’s high standard of comprehensive client services that meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Skills & Qualifications:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Superb organization skills.
Deep experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings and weekends.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Political Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Benefits & Compensation:
Annual salary of $48,000
401(k) with 3% employer contribution
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance offered
Remote-friendly team with flexible working hours
High-impact, fast-paced work that supports critical causes and campaigns
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OPENINGS
Senior Motion Graphic Artist | Remote $100,000-$130,000 Annually
Senior Motion Graphic Artist
Remote
A|L Media is an award-winning political media firm working for political candidates and issue-oriented campaigns across the country. We're hiring a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to lead motion work within our talented production team through the height of the election cycle.
This is a contract position through early November. Samples of work are required to be considered.
As a Senior Motion Graphic Artist at A|L, you'll be a creative leader on the production team—shaping concepts from the earliest stages, setting the bar for motion quality across our output, and helping less-experienced designers grow. You'll balance high-level creative direction with hands-on execution, delivering standout work against the fast, unforgiving timelines of a political news cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the motion design process on assigned projects, from concept through final delivery
Bring original ideas and creative direction to the team, and identify smarter, faster ways to execute against tight timelines
Create and refine high-impact graphic elements across all products, including TV, digital, print, and presentations
Excel at motion, color, typography, composition, imagery, and animation
Partner closely with production staff and account teams; work independently while also mentoring and guiding junior designers
Set and uphold standards for A|L's motion workflow and processes; keep work organized, consistent, and detail-oriented
Help maintain creative quality and consistency across multiple simultaneous campaigns
Skills & Qualifications:
5+ years of professional motion design experience; this is a senior, non–entry-level role
Expert-level proficiency across the Adobe Suite—After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint—plus AE plugins and other relevant motion design tools
A strong portfolio demonstrating polished, high-level motion work (samples required)
Proven ability to lead projects and deliver in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to give and receive creative direction
A self-motivated team player with the judgment to work autonomously and the instinct to mentor others
Availability nights and weekends during peak campaign periods
Nice to Have:
Video editing experience
Storyboarding experience
Prior experience in political, advocacy, or fast-turnaround agency environments
Interest in progressive politics
Benefits & Compensation:
An annual salary of $100,000 to $130,000 depending on experience, through November 2026
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance offered
Remote-friendly team with flexible working hours
High-impact, fast-paced work that supports critical causes and campaigns
A mission-driven environment where your creative work matters
TALENT BANK APPLICATION
2026 Talent Bank
A|L Media 2026 Talent Bank
Remote
Are you interested in joining our fast-paced, award-winning political media firm but don’t see a current job posting that matches your background or interest? Join our talent bank for the 2026 cycle, and we’ll keep your information on hand for future openings.
This is not an application for any specific position but rather an opportunity to share your resume with us for future openings.
Positions are remote and open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. Due to the cyclical nature of our work, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the 2026 election cycle.
Role Descriptions:
Job descriptions and required skills and qualifications will vary by position. Below is an overview of the work that each of our teams do.
Accounts: The Accounts team works directly with our clients and coordinates across internal teams to meet clients’ needs.
Buying: The Buying team develops the advertising strategy for clients and places ad buys on linear and digital platforms.
Competitive: The Competitive team tracks and analyzes spending data for our clients’ races to inform strategic decisions.
Executive Support & Scheduling: The Executive Assistant team manages scheduling and administrative operations for our leadership team, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness for our clients.
Finance & Operations: The Finance & Operations team supports the firm’s work and our team by managing resources, infrastructure, processes, and personnel.
Production: The Production team, which is comprised of top-tier writers, directors, producers, editors, and motion graphics artists, delivers high-quality, award-winning creative for our clients.
Benefits & Compensation:
Salary dependent on position
401(k) with 3% employer contribution
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance offered
Remote-friendly team with flexible working hours
High-impact, fast-paced work that supports critical causes and campaigns
A|L Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.