Paid Media Manager

Austin, TX (Remote)

$115K/yr – $130K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own Paid Search focused paid media execution and optimization across platforms, align with Field Marketing and Sales, and drive pipeline and ARR through structured testing and data-driven optimization.

  • Paid media ownership: strategy, bidding, budgets, targeting, and landing pages with a primary 80% focus on Paid Search.
  • Experimentation and optimization: run tests across keywords, creatives, audiences, and landing pages to lift CPL, conversions, and ROI.
  • Cross-functional impact: partner with Field Marketing and Sales to improve lead quality and accelerate pipeline.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta, and other digital channels, with a primary focus on Paid Search across Google and Microsoft (approximately 80% of the role).
  • Continuously optimize campaign performance through hands-on management of bidding strategies, budget allocation, targeting, audience segmentation, ad creative, and landing pages.
  • Run structured tests across keywords, creatives, audiences, landing pages, and bidding strategies to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Analyze campaign and funnel performance data to identify actionable insights and optimization opportunities.
  • Partner closely with Field Marketing and Sales to drive pipeline and ACV growth, and gather ongoing feedback to improve lead quality and campaign performance.
  • Monitor and improve key performance metrics including CPL, conversion rates, and ROI
  • Stay organized by documenting and tracking campaign spend, projects, and performance, including manually reviewing booked deals against paid media campaigns.
  • Stay current on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies to continuously evolve Meltwater’s paid media strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Paid Search or Paid Media, preferably in B2B SaaS or technology.
  • Strong experience with manual bidding strategies, landing page optimization, audience targeting, and budget management, is a must.
  • Deep hands-on expertise managing campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta, and other paid media platforms.
  • Experience running structured experiments and A/B testing across creatives, audiences, messaging, and landing pages.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio/Tableau, Marketo, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Ads.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across marketing departments and sales teams.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with a passion for continuous optimization.
  • The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
  • Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
  • Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
  • Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Meltwater

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Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social, consumer, and sales intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact.

Founded in 2001
San Francisco, California, USA
2.6K employees (317 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
926.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$119.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.5%
Direct
56.1%
Referral
4.9%
Social
1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
302 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$300M
Last Raise
Private Equity, 2 years ago

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