Senior Paid Media Specialist

USA (Remote)

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

Posted 4 months ago

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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)

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

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (45% of company)