Director, Paid Search

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$121K/yr – $194K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Razorfish's search marketing practice at director level, shaping strategy, cross-team collaboration, and AI-enabled innovation to drive client growth.

  • Must-have: 7+ years in SEM with proven strategy execution and 3+ years of supervision.
  • Standout: Mentors 5-10 managers and drives a high-performing culture.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Oversight: Lead comprehensive search strategies that align with client objectives, integrating efforts across various digital marketing services as well as AI and emerging technologies to drive superior business performance.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, provide strategic insights and recommendations to maximize ROI and effectiveness.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with risk management and quality assurance protocols using RACI documentation to maintain campaign integrity.
  • Innovation Leadership: Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, encouraging teams to develop "Next Practice" standards in search marketing.
  • Strategy Development: Guide the creation of strategic plans and testing frameworks that reflect the industry’s best practices and drive client success.
  • Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of digital marketing trends and developments, contributing valuable thought leadership through articles and actionable insights.
  • Client Relationship Development: Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, providing tailored solutions that drive business growth and satisfaction.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with media, creative and analytics teams to ensure cohesive and integrated strategies across all marketing channels.
  • Business Development: Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, collaborating with senior leadership to craft strategic proposals for expansion.
  • Team Development: Manage and mentor a team of 5-10 Search Supervisors and Managers, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
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Razorfish

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Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We see consumers as more than just metrics. We see them as people – wonderful, complex, interesting people. Grounded in deep digital expertise for over 25 years, we continue to navigate the ever-changing marketing landscape to forge meaningful connections that enrich people’s lives. Our diverse teams of strategists, creative thinkers, experience builders, and technologists are passionate about connecting creativity to business impact. Razorfish is part of Publicis Communications North America.

Founded in 1995
New York, NY, US
1.8K employees (823 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
24.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.8%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
1.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
471 (22% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
24

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