Paid Search Strategist

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$61K/yr – $84K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid search and local activation with rapid testing and cross-team alignment to move budgets, KPIs, and store conversions.

  • Own paid search across Google/Microsoft and local objectives with asset creation and optimization.
  • Coordinate analytics, creative, and strategy to stay aligned with client goals.
  • Track performance, flag trends, and use AI automation to speed reporting and optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute and optimize paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and emerging platforms to meet client KPIs
  • Support local-first strategies focused on driving in-store traffic, station visits, and location-based conversions
  • Assist in building and managing Performance Max (PMax) campaigns with local objectives — including asset group creation, audience signal setup, and ongoing performance monitoring
  • Contribute to loyalty app campaign efforts across Google App Campaigns and Apple Search Ads, optimizing toward installs, in-app actions, and re-engagement goals
  • Leverage AI-powered tools and automation to streamline day-to-day tasks such as reporting, keyword research, QA, and ad copy iteration
  • Monitor and analyze campaign performance , flagging trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities across accounts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, creative, and strategy teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with broader client objectives
  • Stay current on platform updates, industry trends, and the evolving search landscape — including AI Overviews, agentic search, and new ad formats
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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