Senior Paid Media Specialist

USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive paid media ownership and multi-channel execution for assigned accounts within a B2B SaaS context, delivering measurable performance and scalable playbooks.

  • Must-have: 4+ years in paid media with agency experience and $100k–$1M+ monthly budgets.
  • Standout: Mentors juniors and builds scalable playbooks to boost future performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary paid media lead for assigned accounts: client communication, strategy, roadmaps, and performance reviews
  • Plan, build, launch, and optimize multi-channel campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, and programmatic where appropriate
  • Manage monthly budgets and pacing, implement bidding strategies, and forecast spend to meet KPIs (CPL, CPA, CPO, ROAS, LTV, CAC, CACPP)
  • Design and run experimentation programs for creative, audiences, landing pages, and bidding approaches; surface learnings and scale winners into playbooks
  • Lead account audits and intake assessments for new clients and expansion opportunities; diagnose tracking, funnel gaps, and growth levers
  • Implement, QA, and troubleshoot conversion tracking and attribution (GTM, pixels, GA4), and collaborate with analytics to ensure data integrity
  • Create and present client-ready reporting and strategic recommendations tell the story behind the numbers and the “why” it matters
  • Recommend and coordinate landing page & CRO improvements to paid landing pages
  • Identify opportunities for automation, scripting, and process improvements to reduce manual work and increase performance scale
  • Mentor junior specialists when relevant and contribute to onboarding materials and training sessions

Requirements

  • 4+ years of paid media experience, with 2+ years of agency experience preferred
  • Proven B2B SaaS paid media experience with a clear understanding of sales cycles and ICPs
  • Hands-on experience managing sizable paid media budgets ($100k–$1M+ per month across accounts)
  • Expert-level proficiency with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Meta Ads
  • Strong analytical skills and experience turning data into actionable optimization and strategy recommendations
  • Experience owning client relationships, presenting to stakeholders, and managing expectations
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously
  • Experience with Google Tag Manager, GA4, server-side tracking, and advanced attribution approaches
  • Familiarity with Looker Studio, SEMrush/Ahrefs, and programmatic DSPs

Preferred

  • Experience with bidding automation, scripts, and campaign management tools
  • Background in CRO frameworks, A/B testing tools, and landing page optimization
  • Experience documenting playbooks, training materials, and onboarding processes

Benefits

  • Salary range: $80,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) with up to 5% salary match
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • 100% remote work and flexible schedule
  • Values-driven culture focused on collaboration, learning, and work-life balance
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LOCOMOTIVE Agency

LOCOMOTIVE Agency is a full service Digital Marketing and Advertising Agency. Founded in 2012, LOCOMOTIVE is your Global Award-winning SEO, Paid Media, Design and Development team for complex data solutions.

Founded in 2012
Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA
44 employees (22 in marketing)

Salaries

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$80K/yr – $95K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (45% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.7%
Direct
31.6%
Referral
24.2%
Social
6.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~44
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Senior Paid Media Specialist

LOCOMOTIVE Agency · USA · Remote