Paid Media Manager (Paid Search and Paid Social) Job Description Paid Media Manager (Paid Search and Paid Social) Chicago, IL (hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Paid Search & Social Manager for a full service, privately held boutique agency in Chicago. The position will work across a variety of national and global accounts, supporting account teams in the implementation of digital media schedules across paid search and paid social; candidates should have current experience across both Search and Social. This position will work on a hybrid schedule with both in office and work from home days; the agency office is located in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Implement client business objectives into media activation strategies.
• Build audience strategy, choose relevant formats, and select inventories best suited to deliver on designated KPIs.
• Work in platform to implement, activate, troubleshoot, optimize and draw insights from biddable campaigns.
• Manage campaigns and ensure budgets are pacing effectively and tactics are being optimized towards relevant objectives and KPIs.
• Help manage issuance of campaign performance reports and share results across teams to ensure progress.
• Work with publishers to implement, troubleshoot and optimize deals to help secure access to high quality media inventory.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies to ensure campaign set up and tracking are implemented following the correct procedure.
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and adherence to search and social best practices throughout the full campaign lifecycle.
• Manage campaigns’ budget forecasting, planning and budget monitoring.
• Collaborate with the account teams in the planning and activation phase, as well as when presenting results internally and externally.
• Handle the day to day client relationship around biddable media in conjunction with the account managers.
• Participate in client/staff education around best practices and industry updates within the space.
• Onboarding and auditing of new clients biddable initiatives.
• Develop, grow and maintain relationships with publishing partners.

Required Skills

• 1-3 years digital experience at an agency working within paid search and social.
• Ability to provide insights and analysis on all campaign key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics.
• Experience with Bing, Google Ads, and Meta, Linkedin a plus.
• Solid team player with collaborative mindset and desire to continuously learn and contribute.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Highly organized; ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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