Senior Strategist, Paid Search

New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)

$92K/yr – $159K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize Verizon SEM programs across multiple units, leading campaign development, bidding, and channel management while shaping AI-driven strategies to connect consumers to commerce outcomes.

  • Oversees SEM execution and optimization
  • Leverages AI/ML to connect consumers to commerce outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Managing SEM functions for multiple units within Verizon.
  • Campaign development, bid strategy, optimization and channel management.
  • Making recommendations with respect to any changes to the existing tech stacks.
  • Assisting relationships with all external search partners.
  • Overseeing the execution associated with SEM campaigns.
  • Knowledge of AI and large language models to develop and deploy an AI strategy that connects consumers to commerce outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Marketer/agency/consultant services experience in SEM.
  • Experience with and knowledge of primary buying platforms and formats (Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Skai, Yahoo! / Bing, Performance Max, PLAs, Shopping engines).
  • Experience in search analysis and reporting.
  • Analytical skills in developing marketing reports that enhance SEM performance efficiencies.

Preferred

  • Ability to manage projects across multiple stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Data visualization experience.
  • Fluency in data-driven targeting and revenue driving strategy.
  • Knowledge of advertising channels across TV, audio, OOH, Display (desktop, mobile), Digital Video, Social Media, various buying methodologies (CPM, CPC, CPA), etc.
  • Exposure to online report builders such as Adobe/Omniture and ability to build and pull reports.
  • Open to explore new methods of search strategy as consumer behavior adapts.

Benefits

  • From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
  • We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.
  • Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
  • Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
  • For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
54.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.4%
Direct
57.1%
Referral
10.8%
Social
0.3%
Paid
2.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~101.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,288 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
11

Funding

Total Funding
$34.4B
Last Raise
$2.3B
Post IPO Debt, 8 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $2.3B
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $2M
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $1B

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