Paid Media Specialist

Rochester, NY (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $48K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize client campaigns across Google Ads platforms, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate on reporting and onboarding while growing technical and communication skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and optimize campaigns: Assist with Google Search, Performance Max, Display, YouTube, Demand Gen, and Local Services Ads.
  • Improve performance: Review keywords, search terms, negative keywords, ad copy, bidding, and budgets.
  • Analyze results: Monitor clicks, conversions, cost per lead, and other performance metrics.
  • Support reporting: Learn Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio to track and communicate results.
  • Assist with onboarding: Help launch new campaigns, prepare reports, and participate in client meetings.
  • Learn and grow: Take on more responsibility as you develop your technical and communication skills.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Google Ads, particularly Search campaigns, keywords, and campaign performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
  • Ability to learn new software, advertising platforms, and processes quickly.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Interest in digital marketing, online advertising, and helping small businesses grow.

Preferred

  • 6–12 months of experience in digital marketing, paid advertising, or a related field.
  • Google Ads certification or relevant coursework in digital marketing.
  • Experience analyzing performance data and making recommendations based on results.
  • Experience working in an agency environment or supporting multiple clients or projects.
  • Basic understanding of Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, or Looker Studio. * Previous customer service, account management, or client-facing experience.

Benefits

  • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Family Leave, PTO, Basic Life Insurance, and Employee Wellness Platform.
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CGI Digital

We have begun to rebrand ourselves as CGI Digital. Creating one cohesive brand across all divisions of the company will help unify our mission of taking care of our teammates, taking care of our clients, and taking care of our communities. Our brand promise is simple: We are building a better community. Whether that community is the towns that we work in, the CGI community of employees, or even the community service we've done within our hometowns. At CGI Digital you can count on the fact that we care for our clients. We partner with communities across the country, and help small businesses develop a voice in this digital age. Through video production, website development, SEO management and all things digital, we develop a web presence that helps your business grow and achieve the goals you want to reach. When you see the CGI Digital logo, you can count on the fact that we care for small business, because small business is who we are, building a better community!

Founded in 1988
Rochester, New York, USA
393 employees (98 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$45K/yr – $48K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($47K) is 38% below the median base salary for Paid Media Specialist roles in the United States ($75K).

Paid Media Specialist median pay in the United States

$75K/yr

Most pay falls between $68K and $82K. Based on 102 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
80 (20% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34%
Direct
51.9%
Referral
5.8%
Social
7.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~393
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Paid Media Specialist

CGI Digital · Rochester, NY · Hybrid