Paid Media Optimization Strategist - Client Success

USA (Remote)

$45K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the client optimization and campaign delivery cycle from review to ROI, focusing on PPC/SEO performance, reporting, and strategic opportunities across publisher networks.

  • Optimization & Testing: review campaigns, build A/B tests, refine keyword strategy, and translate data into actionable improvements.
  • Campaign Delivery & Reporting: create campaigns, update pacing, and deliver regular performance insights to guide client goals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: join meetings with clients and internal teams to surface opportunities and align on feasible marketing plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serving as a clients’ Optimization Strategist
  • Completing digital ad campaign reviews (providing detailed recommendations on optimization enhancements to improve our clients’ performance metrics)
  • Optimizing PPC campaigns in order to increase campaign success
  • Updating and/or creating pacing reports for campaigns
  • Creating campaigns within our platform
  • Providing weekly/monthly/ad hoc reporting
  • Providing miscellaneous research as needed
  • Creating ads and A/B tests for PPC
  • Reviewing keywords and providing feedback on potential keyword strategies
  • Providing reviews of SEO tasks

Requirements

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in the digital space, in an agency environment, or in-house equivalent
  • 2+ years of campaign management experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate digital marketing concepts
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing , Communications, Public relations or related fields
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of SEM, SEO, social, email marketing, display, and an understanding of new media consumer behaviors and trends
  • Ability to load balance, prioritize and manage heavy workloads with flexibility to rapidly shift priorities based on organizational needs
  • Creative thinker with strong time management, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
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