Paid Media Specialist

Baltimore County, MD (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage end-to-end paid media programs across search and social, shaping strategy, execution, and measurement; lead testing, optimization, and reporting while collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams. Main workstreams include campaign setup and structure, targeting and bidding, landing-page coordination, tracking and attribution, and performance reviews to drive lead quality and ROI.

  • Manage Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Local Services Ads campaigns
  • Build campaign structures, bidding strategies, testing, and reporting
  • Coordinate landing-page improvements and client calls

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and optimize paid search and paid social campaigns
  • Manage campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Local Services Ads
  • Conduct keyword research, audience research, and competitive analysis
  • Write and test ad copy, offers, calls to action, and campaign messaging
  • Develop campaign structures, bidding strategies, targeting, and budget allocations
  • Monitor spending, lead volume, cost per lead, conversion rates, and return on ad spend
  • Identify opportunities to improve lead quality and reduce wasted ad spend
  • Create and manage remarketing and audience-targeting campaigns
  • Coordinate landing page improvements with our design and development teams
  • Set up and QA conversion tracking, call tracking, and attribution workflows

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience managing paid media campaigns, preferably within a digital marketing agency
  • Hands-on experience with Google Ads, including Search, Display, Performance Max, and conversion tracking
  • Strong understanding of keyword strategy, audience targeting, bidding, budgeting, and campaign optimization
  • Experience using Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager
  • Ability to interpret campaign data and translate it into practical recommendations
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort managing multiple active client accounts
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • A results-driven mindset with a focus on lead generation, lead quality, and measurable business outcomes
  • Proven ability to execute and optimize campaigns, not just develop high-level strategy

Preferred

  • Experience working with construction, remodeling, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, or other home services businesses
  • Familiarity with call-tracking platforms such as CallRail
  • Experience with CRM and lead-management platforms
  • Familiarity with industry platforms such as JobTread, Buildertrend, or CoConstruct
  • Experience improving landing pages and conversion rates
  • Google Ads certifications

Benefits

  • Hybrid work setup
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays
  • Down-to-earth, results-driven team with a collaborative mindset
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Strategic approach. Powerful follow-through.Brand communications that win. That’s how we roll.Together, we’re a unit. We’re family. We’re a team. We have over 25 years of experience. We are a creative agency based in Baltimore, MD.We offer a wide range of creative services for a wide range of budgets. No matter the size of the project, we get our hands dirty and do what it takes to get it done. Whether you need business cards or a mobile app or anything in between, we won’t oversell or promise something we can’t deliver.We’ve worked with Fortune 500s and small startups alike, to develop stand-out packaging, branding and effective mobile and web experiences. We will go the extra mile to keep every nook and cranny of your business consistent and competitive. We’re passionate about bringing your ideas to life and, because of that, when you’re successful, we are too. And that’s all we need.We are Duckpin.

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