Paid Media Manager (Video)

## WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ## MARKETING ### **What We Do** We deliver the most innovative gaming experiences possible to players around the world. Whether through community outreach, world-class events, or partnership integrations, the Epic Games Publishing and Marketing teams seek to surprise players with new experiences every time they drop in to play. ### **What You'll Do** Epic Games is looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager, Video and Search to oversee end-to-end execution of paid media campaigns across Paid Video and Search platforms. The ideal candidate has experience overseeing a small team, is highly skilled in activating campaigns across Paid Video and Search platforms, and has a deep understanding of the paid media ecosystem to drive innovation at scale. In this role, you will lead paid media buying, oversee specialists’ day-to-day execution, and collaborate across teams to drive growth and engagement. Occasional weekend work will be required. ### **In this role, you will** - Develop, build, and manage global Video and Search paid media campaigns while ensuring business alignment, proper tracking, attribution, and performance measurement - Oversee & execute campaign builds, including QA checks, budget pacing, bid strategies, and creative placements for optimization - Track & analyze campaign data, and lead post-campaign reporting with insights, benchmarks, and recommendations to improve future campaign performance - Train and support activation specialists while contributing to campaign execution - Maintain active communication with internal teams and collaborate with platform vendors to explore new ad products and best practices - Stay ahead of industry trends, further gain expertise, and share insights on the evolving paid media ecosystem ### **What we're looking for** - 3+ years of experience in paid Video & Search media, preferably within the entertainment or gaming industries - Strong expertise in all key paid Video & Search platforms (e.g.,YouTube, Google, Twitch, CTV) - Experience running global paid media campaigns, including media planning, budget allocation, bid management and optimizations, and cross-country insights - Demonstrated ability to work with a high-performing team in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment - Ability to pivot quickly while maintaining accuracy, platform best practices, and understanding business complexities - Possess a proactive and agile mindset, capable of making quick campaign adjustments in a fast-moving, dynamic company - *This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA, NYC, & WA).** ## Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs). New York City Base Pay Range $111,384—$163,363 USD California Base Pay Range $111,384—$163,363 USD Washington Base Pay Range $104,701—$153,561 USD ## ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. ### **Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!** Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy [here](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy). - *Note to Recruitment Agencies: **Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found [here](https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies).*