Senior Analyst, Paid Search (SEM)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$61K/yr – $84K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid search execution with keyword research, trafficking, QA, and reporting to drive campaign performance.

  • Own campaign setup, trafficking, QA, and optimization across search engines.
  • Lead data driven recommendations and client-facing reviews, incorporating feedback before signoff and ensuring billing accuracy and vendor signoffs.
  • Manage tools, workflows, and competitive monitoring to improve CPC, CPA, CTR and market share.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Gather and analyze keyword research necessary to build a new campaign - Responsible for gathering necessary data for plan development - Group keywords into ad groups and develop relevant ad copy and extensions with little direction from Manager - Responsible for presenting recommendation, soliciting and applying client feedback to keyword and copy proposal prior to client signoff - Upon campaign approval, responsible for building flowchart and loading authorized buys in Prisma - Generate paperwork necessary for purchase authorization and ensure vendor counter signature is received - Primary party responsible for trafficking approved plan into search engines - Primary party responsible for QA of all campaign components prior to launch - Monitor and maintain campaign budgets, pacing and bid adjustments - Proactively advocate for campaign adjustments based on performance trends Requirements - 1-2 years of experience in paid search campaign development/management/optimization with the use of leading platforms, including Google, Bing, Oath, Etc. - Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills and an ability to manage data - Experience with PPC and digital display advertising and traditional media elements - Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting - Strong organizational and communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate-to-advanced understanding of Excel - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint - Search Ads 360 / DoubleClick for Search Experience - Google Trends, Google Auction Insights Benefits - medical coverage - dental - vision - disability - 401K - parental and family care leave - family forming assistance - tuition reimbursement - flexible time off.
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Spark Foundry

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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
40

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