Associate Director, Search Marketing

Boston, MA (On-site)

$97K/yr – $149K/yrSenior Level9+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and guide multi-channel media strategy for complex client programs, turning SEM learning into broader media plans, while shaping audience targeting and test-driven insights across teams.

  • SEM campaign strategy and testing with underlying learning agenda
  • Cross-functional alignment with creative, measurement, and other media
  • Client-facing escalation point with actionable insights and recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities - Serving as escalation point of contact for day-to-day clients - Shaping and articulating the department and agency’s view on customer segmentation, media strategy tactics and execution - Managing the strategic components of an integrated SEM campaign, with other digital and offline media. - Overseeing development of program strategies and analyses for clients (e.g., target audience recommendations, timing/scheduling strategy, etc.) - Accountable for testing schedule, learning agenda, performance forecasts - Drawing insights from program results, keeping clients and internal teams looped in on strategic implications - Identifying and addressing client issues, as well as new opportunities within existing client business - Owning and clearly responding to client questions and issues related to media, serving as day-to-day contact - Managing assigned accounts within the media department with minimal oversight, including media planning, media negotiations and implementation, performance tracking and analysis, and various associated projects - Working closely with account, creative and measurement teams to ensure media plans and creative/measurement work are strategically aligned, client needs are met and quality levels are maintained Requirements - A four-year degree and 7 to 9 years of digital media experience, 6+ years of SEM experience - Deep familiarity with the digital environment and a clear understanding of media planning and buying process (multi-channel knowledge and DoubleClick Search expertise required) - Strong understanding of media research tools – you know their strengths/weaknesses, and when and how to effectively use them - Keen attention to detail and an analytical approach to achieving objectives - Solid quantitative and research skills; proven data interpretation capability, proven ability to translate data insights into a story - Fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience working with Tag Management Solutions, DMP, MTA and Site Analytics tools - Strong ability to understand client objectives and how they translate into search and media strategies - Excellent client presence and ability to lead discussions with internal and external leadership - Stellar communication and presentation skills – you’re poised, articulate and convincing - Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas - Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation. - Experience working within pharmaceutical and healthcare environments is a plus Nice_to_have - Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus - Experience working within pharmaceutical and healthcare environments is a plus Benefits - medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

London, England, United Kingdom
11K employees (3,008 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
526.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.4%
Direct
38.4%
Referral
11.8%
Social
15.8%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,719 (25% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
215