Media Specialist

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketplace media planning and paid search for an agency, aligning client objectives with data-driven campaigns.

  • Own client and internal stakeholder communications for marketplace campaigns.
  • Must-have: 1-2+ years of paid search or media buying experience.
  • Standout: Global marketplace focus with measurable impact across regions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be the main point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search.
  • Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.
  • Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, and test plans.
  • Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to clients.
  • Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution.
  • Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.
  • Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise.
  • Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development.

Requirements

  • 1-2+ years of paid search or media buying experience, ideally within an agency setting
  • Strong client service and communication skills, with the ability to lead conversations, build relationships, and inspire confidence
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of delivering actionable insights and measurable results
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and chart creation; familiarity with macros is a plus)
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Benefits

    • đź’° Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market benchmarks
    • đź’» Remote-first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy
    • 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
    • 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
    • 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
    • đź’¬ Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
    • 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow
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    Podean

    Podean is a global, award-winning marketplace marketing agency. Our passion lies in helping clients create enduring, sustainable relationships with the modern digital consumer. Proud to be named the Global Startup Agency of the Year at the Drum Awards for 2021, and recipient of Amazon Ads Global Expansion Award in 2023. Our team of Amazon, marketplace, and eCommerce media specialists are building brands and unlocking ROI for progressive companies across 5 continents.

    Founded in 2018
    New York, New York, USA
    218 employees (64 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    9.5K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $544
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    31.1%
    Direct
    54.1%
    Referral
    6.9%
    Social
    6.3%
    Paid
    1.3%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~218

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    53 (24% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    9 years
    Median Tenure
    3.5 years