The Senior Paid Media Specialist is responsible for the strategic execution and day-to-day management of paid advertising campaigns for a high-volume portfolio of franchise and single-unit clients.
Hands-On Campaign Management (60%)
Directly manages a high-volume portfolio of paid media accounts, focusing on strategic, high-complexity, or critical franchise clients.
Build, launch, and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other relevant platforms to meet or exceed client performance goals.
Conduct regular account audits to identify optimization opportunities, ensure best practices, and prevent performance degradation.
Account Strategy & Analysis (20%)
Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies for new client onboarding and significant account expansions.
Analyze performance data to identify trends, extract actionable insights, and formulate data-driven optimization strategies.
Monitor budget pacing and allocation across the assigned portfolio.
Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform campaign strategies and identify growth opportunities.
Mentorship & Team Support (10%)
Provide guidance on campaign builds and optimization strategies.
Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
Process Development & Operational Excellence (10%)
Contribute to the development and refinement of standardized workflows, optimization checklists, and campaign build guides.
Ensure proper implementation of tracking, conversion pixels, and attribution models across all assigned accounts.
Requirements
3-5 years of hands-on paid media management experience in an agency setting
Proven success managing a high volume of accounts, specifically lower-spend, franchise, or multi-location models
Required certifications include Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping, Video, Measurement) and Meta Blueprint (or equivalent demonstrated expertise)
Experience mentoring or training junior team members
Advanced knowledge of Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Display, Video) and Meta Ads Manager
Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Looker Studio, and Google Tag Manager
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
Deep understanding of conversion tracking, attribution models, and CRM integrations