PAID MEDIA SPECIALIST (REMOTE/USA) - GDM (GRAY MEDIA GROUP)

Atlanta, GA (Remote)

$70K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid search campaigns across Google, Microsoft, and native platforms, turning data into actionable optimizations and coordinating with account managers and strategists.

  • Lead high-volume campaign execution and performance optimization
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and audience targeting
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations and reporting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Execution & Platform Expertise: Build, manage, and optimize paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and other native platforms.
  • Work confidently within native ad interfaces and managed-service and SaaS platforms used for campaign automation, reporting, or optimization.
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and audience targeting to support campaign strategy.
  • Optimization & Performance Management: Manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and performance standards.
  • Analyze data to optimize bidding, targeting, and ad relevance.
  • Run A/B tests and continuously improve quality scores and conversion performance.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely execution.
  • Translate performance insights into actionable recommendations for account managers and strategists.
  • Maintain excellent written and verbal communication to support a client-first, service-focused environment.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and KPIs daily.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns
  • Proficiency with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Google Analytics, and keyword tools
  • Strong understanding of bidding strategies, tracking, attribution, and optimization tactics
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave benefits
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
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GRAY MEDIA

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Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

USA
2.1K employees (1,159 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
335.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
10.9%
Direct
63.3%
Referral
25.1%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
978 (46% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$2.4B
Last Raise
$250M
Post IPO Debt, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $250M
  • Jul 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $900M
  • May 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $1.3B

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