Senior Account Executive, Agency Client Services (Paid Media)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 20 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own relationships with key accounts and lead multi-quarter media strategies across paid search, paid social, programmatic, affiliate, SEO and AI search, while steering executive-facing reviews and data-driven optimization to maximize ROI.

  • Manage senior stakeholder relationships as primary contact
  • Lead integrated strategies across multiple channels and lifecycle stages
  • Translate performance data into actionable recommendations for future planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own relationships with key accounts as the primary point of contact, including senior and executive-level stakeholders
  • Develop and present integrated, multi-quarter media strategies across paid search, paid social, programmatic, affiliate, SEO and AI search (AEO), lifecycle and emerging channels
  • Lead status meetings, planning sessions, monthly performance reviews and QBRs with clear, executive-ready narratives
  • Turn performance data into insights and recommendations that guide optimization and future planning
  • Oversee budgets, pacing and KPIs; lead forecasting and budget reallocation recommendations to maximize ROI
  • Manage scope, timelines and expectations; triage change requests and partner with Operations on SOWs and change orders
  • Direct planners, buyers and channel specialists; review deliverables for accuracy and strategic alignment
  • Identify growth opportunities and build business cases and proposals tied to client goals
  • Surface risks early and lead resolution with data-backed options
  • Mentor Account Executives on client communication, strategy and account management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of client-facing experience in an agency account management, strategy or media planning role
  • Proven success retaining and growing complex accounts while meeting or exceeding KPIs
  • Executive presence: confident leading senior-level conversations, managing escalations and influencing decisions with data
  • Advanced knowledge of paid search, paid social and programmatic platforms; Google Ads, Meta or GA4 certifications preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, including GA4 and dashboard fluency, and the ability to turn data into clear executive narratives
  • Financial acumen across budget pacing, forecasting and scope management
  • Authorization to work in the United States and ability to work from our Brooklyn office 2–3 days per week

Preferred

  • AI-driven search and media experience

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional development support and certifications
  • Flexible hybrid schedule

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $120K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Paid Media median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $75K and $120K. Based on 2,376 salaries.

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