Senior Paid Search Specialist (SEM), Performance Marketing

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead and optimize paid search campaigns across major platforms to maximize ROI and ROAS for a large-scale, security/finance-focused brand.

  • Must-have: 5+ years of hands-on SEM with $5M+ annual budgets.
  • Standout: Experience using AI-driven tools for automation and optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and optimize advanced paid search campaigns across Google Ads , Search Ads 360 , and Microsoft Ads .
  • Oversee day-to-day campaign management, including bid strategies, budget allocation, forecasting, keyword research, ad copywriting, creative testing, and landing page optimization.
  • Proactively identify growth opportunities, propose impactful solutions, and implement strategies to improve ROI and ROAS .
  • Design and run A/B and multivariate tests, analyze performance data, and adjust campaigns based on insights.
  • Conduct competitive and market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and adjust targeting strategies accordingly.
  • Track and interpret key performance metrics ( ROAS, CPA, CVR, IS ) and present actionable insights to leadership.
  • Leverage AI-driven tools for automation, ad copy, analysis, and reporting.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional marketing teams to align SEM initiatives with overall business objectives.
  • Stay current on SEM innovations, platform updates, and cybersecurity / financial-services market trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field .
  • 5+ years of hands-on SEM experience with proven success managing $5M+ annual budgets .
  • Relevant certifications ( Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads ) required.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Google Ads , Search Ads 360 , Microsoft Ads , and Google Merchant Center .
  • Proficiency in analytics platforms; Google Analytics , Looker , and Tableau experience preferred.

Nice To Have

  • Prior experience marketing financial or cybersecurity products is a plus.
  • Experience with automation, scripts, or bulk campaign management tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools ( Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity , etc.).

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • health insurance options
  • disability coverage
  • life insurance
  • unlimited paid time off
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Gen Digital Inc.

NortonLifeLock and Avast merged in 2022 and are now GenTM (NASDAQ: GEN) - a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted Cyber Safety brands. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. Now, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy and identity protection to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries.

Founded in 1982
Tempe, Arizona, USA
786 employees (39 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
217.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$49.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.7%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
9.8%
Social
2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~782

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
30 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
9.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$1.2B
Last Raise
$670M
Post IPO Secondary, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2018
    Post IPO Secondary • $670M
  • Feb 2016
    Post IPO Equity • $500M
  • Jun 1983
    Series A • $3M

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