Paid Media Manager

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$108K/yr – $173K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the full paid media program across search, social, programmatic, and ABM, driving strategy, execution, testing, and optimization while coordinating with analytics, CRM, and cross-functional teams to achieve cohesive, measurable growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and own the annual paid media plan, including channel mix, audience strategy, and testing roadmap, and present results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Develop, launch, and optimize campaigns across paid search, paid social, programmatic and display, retargeting, YouTube, industry publications, and ABM platforms.
  • Conduct ongoing keyword research and trend analysis to identify high-intent opportunities for campaign expansion and performance improvement.
  • Connect ad platforms with CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools to ensure accurate, real-time tracking of ROI, attribution, and conversions, and report on performance with clear strategy recommendations and A/B testing opportunities for key stakeholders.
  • Monitor spend, pacing, and performance metrics, making data-driven adjustments and bid updates to maximize efficiency.
  • Reach niche audiences while adhering to compliance, brand, and platform policy requirements.
  • Ensure alignment between paid programs and broader product and growth marketing initiatives, as well as paid and organic search strategies, for cohesive performance across all digital touchpoints.
  • Partner with global and localization teams to extend paid campaigns into international markets, adapting strategy and messaging for regional audiences and privacy requirements.
  • Craft copy that drives conversions. Collaborate with creative, web, and content teams on ad design, landing pages, and conversion rate optimization.
  • Stay up to date with digital marketing trends, algorithm updates, and emerging ad tech to continuously refine strategies.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in B2B digital marketing, directly managing performance-focused paid campaigns.
  • Deep expertise in search engine marketing (SEM) and intent-based keyword strategy, with a working knowledge of SEO and how it complements paid.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing Ads, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager, plus experience with additional paid channels such as programmatic, paid social, or ABM platforms.
  • Experience integrating ad channels with marketing automation platforms, CRM, and analytics reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to translate complex datasets into actionable growth insights.
  • Proactive, curious, solution-oriented, and highly collaborative mindset with exceptional attention to detail and campaign pacing skills.
  • Strong copywriting skills with experience crafting high-performing, conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices
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Axon

Our story began in September of 1993 when TASER International was founded by CEO Rick Smith with his brother Tom Smith. They consulted with Jack Cover, former NASA scientist and inventor of the original TASER® conducted energy weapons of the 1970s. Rick Smith was inspired to found the company after losing two high school football teammates who were shot and killed in a road rage incident. This experience led him to seek new technologies that would enable people to protect themselves without deploying lethal force in hopes of creating a bullet-less world.Today, Axon represents the entire network of devices, applications and people that is revolutionizing public safety around the world. Our mission is to protect life. We’re building the world’s largest and most trusted suite of public safety solutions. If you are seeking a career with purpose, we invite you to join us.Learn more at: axon.com/careersThis is Our MoonshotGun-related deaths between police and the public have risen steadily for at least the past six years. In 2021 in the U.S., 1,118 people — 1,054 civilians and 64 officers — lost their lives in gun-related incidents between police and the public, according to leading data sources. In response, Axon is rallying partners around a “moonshot” goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% by 2033.

Founded in 1993
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
5.3K employees (221 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$108K/yr – $173K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($140K) is 30% above the median base salary for Senior Paid Media Manager roles in the United States ($108K).

Senior Paid Media Manager median pay in the United States

$108K/yr

Most pay falls between $99K and $139K. Based on 43 salaries.

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
405.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$25.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
5.6%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.2K
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Paid Media Manager

Axon · Seattle, WA · Hybrid