Senior Analyst, Search - SEM

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end paid search process from keyword research and plan development through trafficking, QA, optimization, and reporting, while leading client collaboration and billing coordination.

  • Campaign development and optimization ownership
  • Client communication, data analysis, and reporting
  • Billing, invoicing, and vendor coordination

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

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential 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)
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81% CEO approval

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$61K/yr – $84K/yr

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Search
41.9%
Direct
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Referral
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Social
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Paid
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Senior Analyst, Search - SEM

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