Senior Analyst, Paid Search (SEM)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end paid search workflow from keyword research to launch, with emphasis on data-driven optimization and client collaboration.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Build and validate keyword groundwork and plan data for new campaigns.
  • Campaign Activation & Trafficking: Group keywords, craft copy, load buys, QA, and trafficking in Prisma with tight governance.

Job Description

Own core paid search execution from keyword research to campaign launch, with a focus on data-driven optimization and client collaboration.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Gather and analyze keyword research necessary to build a new campaign.
  • Campaign Planning & Execution: Group keywords into ad groups and develop relevant ad copy and extensions with little direction from Manager.
  • Recommendations & Client Feedback: Present recommendations, solicit and apply client feedback to keyword and copy proposal prior to client signoff.
  • Campaign Activation: Build flowchart and loading authorized buys in Prisma after campaign approval.
  • Billing & Vendor Ops: Generate paperwork for purchase authorization and ensure vendor counter signature is received.
  • Trafficking & QA: Primary party responsible for trafficking approved plan into search engines and QA of all campaign components prior to launch.
  • Budget & Bidding Management: Monitor and maintain campaign budgets, pacing and bid adjustments; advocate for adjustments based on performance trends.
  • Performance Optimization: Develop and implement optimizations and testing plans and monitor competitive landscape.
  • Reporting & Insights: Pull data to inform campaign reporting and develop strategic insights with actionable items; build clear data visualizations.
  • Client Engagement: Active participation in client status and reporting calls, including presentation of reporting and training.

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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