Media Strategist - Paid Search

Pennsylvania, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Paid search specialist role driving strategy and day-to-day management across Google Ads and Bing, with certifications and cross-team collaboration.

  • Own day-to-day optimization and performance across Google Ads and Bing.
  • Must-have: 2-6 years paid search buying experience and solid platform knowledge.
  • Standout: Certification achievements (Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Advertising).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Paid search media buying, specifically across Google Ads and Bing Ads
  • Design search strategy and structure, including keyword development and campaign build.
  • Interface with both account teams and clients regarding search strategy and performance to meet campaign objectives
  • Regularly communicate with internal planning teams, specialists across digital disciplines, and representatives from various search platforms and technologies.
  • Oversee day-to-day performance across campaigns, including monitoring, identifying and implementing optimizations
  • Achieve and maintain Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Advertising Certifications
  • Learn about SEO, CRO, and other integrated search disciplines
  • Work with the Reporting & Analytics team to facilitate reporting and analysis
  • Review and reconcile media invoices using the agency billing system
  • Keep informed of relevant issues affecting the paid search and overall digital landscape

Requirements

  • 2-6 years paid search buying experience
  • Solid understanding of the following platforms: Google Ads, Google Analytics, Bing
  • Basic understanding of the following platform preferred: Search Ads 360
  • Basic understanding of other search services preferred: Search Engine Optimization, Conversation Rate Optimization, Local Listings
  • Basic understanding of other digital advertising channels preferred (e.g. social, display, video, etc.)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills; strategic mindset
  • Ability to work in a team environment while working on projects independently

Preferred

  • Basic understanding of other digital advertising channels preferred (e.g. social, display, video, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of other search services preferred: Search Engine Optimization, Conversion Rate Optimization, Local Listings
  • Basic understanding of the following platform preferred: Search Ads 360
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills; strategic mindset
  • Ability to work in a team environment while working on projects independently
  • Solid understanding of Excel
  • 2-6 years paid search buying experience
  • Solid understanding of the following platforms: Google Ads, Google Analytics, Bing
  • Paid search media buying, specifically across Google Ads and Bing Ads
  • Design search strategy and structure, including keyword development and campaign build.
  • Interface with both account teams and clients regarding search strategy and performance to meet campaign objectives
  • Regularly communicate with internal planning teams, specialists across digital disciplines, and representatives from various search platforms and technologies.
  • Oversee day-to-day performance across campaigns, including monitoring, identifying and implementing optimizations
  • Learn about SEO, CRO, and other integrated search disciplines
  • Work with the Reporting & Analytics team to facilitate reporting and analysis
  • Review and reconcile media invoices using the agency billing system
  • Keep informed of relevant issues affecting the paid search and overall digital landscape

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401K
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • AFLAC and Flex Spending Accounts
  • EOY medical reimbursement
  • Health Advocate healthcare assistance program
  • Fitness club reimbursement
  • Professional and personal development allowance
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Harmelin Media

Harmelin Media specializes in full-funnel performance media and marketing solutions and has more than 40 years of experience helping clients navigate the rapidly changing, increasingly data-driven media landscape. The firm has grown with a diverse client roster including many Fortune 500 companies across an array of industries and is now one of the largest independent media service firms in the United States.Harmelin’s expertise is in managing massive client and campaign data sets to develop strategic, innovative executions that generate immediate growth and long-term return on investment. We accomplish this through our proprietary technologies and data platforms, all while maintaining a long-term focus and operating with 100% transparency. Our approach has resulted in unprecedented retention rates with both employees and clients.Harmelin’s current media billings exceed $900 million across all brand, demand and performance channels. We are a Google Premier Partner, Meta Business Partner and proud members of the ANA and IAB.

Founded in 1982
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
296 employees (143 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
48.1%
Referral
5.6%
Social
16.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~296

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
143 (48% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
7.1 years