Google Ads Media Buyer

USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Google Ads and cross-channel paid media strategy for consumer brands, acting as the strategic lead for client accounts and coordinating across search, social, and marketplaces.

  • 5+ years hands-on Google Ads across Search, Shopping, PMax, Display, and YouTube.
  • Must-have: Proficiency in Microsoft Advertising (Bing) with UET and LinkedIn targeting.
  • Standout: Agency-style cross-channel leadership with testing-focused optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead Google Ads strategy across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display, YouTube, and Demand Gen campaigns, driving scalable growth for consumer brands.
  • Plan and manage Microsoft Advertising campaigns across Search, Shopping, and the Audience Network, including UET tag implementation, LinkedIn Profile Targeting, and Microsoft Merchant Center feed management.
  • Execute and optimize full-funnel campaign structures, including keyword strategy, bidding, audience layering, negative keyword management, and ad copy testing.
  • Manage Google Merchant Center feeds, including feed optimization, product segmentation, and troubleshooting for Shopping and PMax campaigns.
  • Implement and troubleshoot conversion tracking solutions via Google Tag Manager, including GA4 event setup, enhanced conversions, and server-side tagging to ensure accurate measurement across client websites.
  • Act as the strategic lead for assigned client accounts, ensuring all advertising efforts are aligned with business objectives and growth goals.
  • Partner with the creative team to test ad concepts and iterate on assets across YouTube and Display formats, applying a rigorous testing methodology to improve performance.
  • Support advertising audits and contribute to paid media proposals for prospective clients, providing strategic recommendations based on account structure, performance data, and opportunity analysis.
  • Oversee and manage virtual assistants, including development of SOPs, training, and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Conduct bi-weekly client reporting calls and maintain regular communication to provide updates on KPIs, campaign performance, and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Google Ads strategies align with broader marketing initiatives, including paid social, email, and marketplace efforts.
  • Explore and manage programmatic advertising opportunities (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar DSPs) to extend reach beyond Google-owned inventory. Preferred but not required.
  • Manage paid social campaigns across Meta and/or TikTok as a secondary channel to support integrated cross-channel strategies. A strong bonus.
  • Continuously analyze campaign performance data to surface insights and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display, YouTube, and Demand Gen.
  • Proven experience managing and optimizingMicrosoft Advertising (Bing Ads) campaigns across Search and Shopping, including audience targeting, UET tag setup, and LinkedIn Profile Targeting.
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads strategy, including smart bidding, manual bidding, audience segmentation, remarketing lists for search ads (RLSA), customer match, and real-time budget pacing to maximize ROAS and CPA.
  • Strong command of Google Merchant Center, including product feed structure, feed rules, supplemental feeds, and product disapproval resolution.
  • Proficient in Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager, with hands-on experience configuring conversion tracking, custom events, enhanced conversions, and attribution models.
  • Hands-on experience with Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio), including building multi-source dashboards that connect Google Ads, GA4, and third-party data for client reporting.
  • Experience scaling Google Ads campaigns for consumer product brands on Amazon and/or other third-party marketplaces is preferred.
  • Understanding of email and first-party data integrations to strengthen audience targeting and measurement across channels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in client-facing roles.
  • Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts in a fully remote environment.

Preferred

  • Experience with programmatic advertising platforms (DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar DSPs) is a strong plus.
  • Experience managing paid social campaigns across Meta Ads and/or TikTok Ads is a bonus and valued for cross-channel strategy work.
  • Familiarity with Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio), including building multi-source dashboards that connect Google Ads, GA4, and third-party data for client reporting.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
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