Analyst, Search

Plano, TX (On-site)

$50K/yr – $63K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search campaigns by coordinating AI-assisted operations, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with publishers to drive scalable performance.

  • Lead daily campaign operations and reporting
  • Coordinate AI agent workstreams to improve efficiency and outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Proactively engage in understanding the evolving Paid Search landscape and best practices through continuous learning and internal training programs.
  • Assist in developing and optimizing campaign components—including keywords, ad copy, landing pages, and account structure—utilizing AI-driven tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support the Search Manager/Senior Search Manager in managing budgets to meet performance goals while ensuring diligent account oversight.
  • Coordinate daily campaign operations, encompassing trafficking, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • Orchestrate teams of AI agents to support daily search campaign operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring seamless execution of routine tasks.
  • Cultivate relationships with key publisher partners, including Google, Bing, and emerging platforms, focusing on industry trends and innovations.
  • Manage monthly media spend accounting to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Use advanced tools to compile and analyze performance data from multiple sources to generate insightful reports for both internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and risks within large datasets, contributing strategic recommendations through detailed analyses.
  • Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports, ensuring clarity and actionable insights for clients and internal teams.

Requirements

  • Search-related internship or 1-2 years of experience in a relevant industry preferred.
  • A solid educational foundation in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and effective writing.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while also demonstrating independent problem-solving skills, maintaining a positive and resilient attitude.
  • Experience managing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools and search engine marketing platforms is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Aptitude for learning how to utilize advanced technology, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Python or other programming languages, to improve campaign strategies, enhance content generation, and optimize marketing workflows.
  • Adaptability and eagerness to quickly master new technologies, particularly AI-driven tools and analytics platforms.
  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
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Starcom

3.7 Glassdoor

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With almost 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellanova, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, WK Kellogg Company and more.

Founded in 1936
Chicago, Illinois, USA
6.1K employees (2,084 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
59% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$50K/yr – $63K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$57.1M
Last Raise
$43.2M
Series A, 1 months ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Series A • $43.2M
  • Aug 2025
    Series A
  • May 2025
    Series A • $13.9M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
20.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.1%
Direct
41.6%
Referral
9.1%
Social
4.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.1K
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Analyst, Search

Starcom · Plano, TX · On-site