WPP MediaChicago, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York, United States
On-site Full-time $60K/yr - $140K/yr
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Experience Level
Manager
Qualifications
Skills and ExperienceProven experience in managing paid search campaignsStrong analytical and strategic thinking skillsAbility to lead and develop junior team membersExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with performance metrics and reporting tools
About the job
About WPP Media
WPP Media stands as the trusted growth partner for leading global brands. By harnessing exceptional talent, reliable data, and world-class partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.
Our AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media, integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Utilizing WPP Open and fueled by Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.
Wavemaker drives growth by reshaping consumer decision-making through media, content, and technology. Our name reflects our mission and method, as we strive to collaborate with bold brands ready to be challenged to push boundaries.
Role Summary & Impact
As a Paid Search Manager, you will oversee the daily management of clients' paid search marketing strategies. You will also mentor junior team members while increasingly focusing on strategic development for your assigned accounts.
About WPP Media
WPP Media is part of WPP, a creative transformation company committed to using creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Our global media collective offers the best platform, talent, and partnerships, creating boundless opportunities for growth.
Full-time|$120K/yr - $125K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
About KINESSO KINESSO specializes in performance marketing built on technology, working with agency partners and clients to drive measurable growth. The company combines expertise in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation to turn plans into real results. Formed from the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, and KINESSO, the organization delivers perfor…
Full-time|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Join Mediabrands as an Associate Director of Paid Search, where you will lead innovative paid search strategies to drive client success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns, analyze performance metrics, and deliver actionable insights that enhance ROI. This role requires a strategic mindset, deep understanding of paid search platforms, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Full-time|$120K/yr - $125K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
KINESSO is a performance marketing agency that helps clients grow through technology and data-driven strategies. The team combines the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, delivering services in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. With over 6,000 professionals across more than 60 countries, KINESSO creates strategies for social platforms, e-commerce, and custom marketplaces, all informed by a strong understanding of consumer behavior. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com. Role overview The Associate Director of Paid Search shapes paid search (SEM) campaign strategies and leads account teams. This position mixes hands-on data analysis with team leadership, ensuring campaigns achieve client goals while supporting staff development. Building client relationships and providing strategic direction are essential aspects of the role. Main responsibilities Connect the search team with other departments to support integrated, multi-channel strategies. Guide team development by using organizational resources, creating growth opportunities, and supporting positive morale. Set immediate and long-term objectives for assigned accounts, working under the Director's oversight. Manage direct reports and support their professional growth. Translate client briefs into actionable strategies, collaborating with Managers and Senior Specialists to execute, monitor, and adjust campaigns. Lead testing and learning initiatives and share results across client accounts and the wider KINESSO team. Review search marketing strategies regularly to identify new opportunities for KINESSO to differentiate itself. Stay up to date on trends in search and relevant client industries, communicating insights clearly. Create and present case studies, points of view, and other materials that show impact. Analyze multi-channel performance data and recommend improvements. Location This position is based in New York, New York, United States.
Full-time|$150K/yr - $160K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
About KINESSO KINESSO is a performance marketing agency focused on using technology to help agency partners and clients grow. The company brings together the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, offering a unified approach to marketing delivery. KINESSO’s services span performance marketing, data, and technology, with a strong emphasis on optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. By grounding strategies in a deep understanding of consumer behavior, KINESSO delivers tailored solutions across social platforms, e-commerce, and custom marketplaces. The agency supports a wide range of client needs with data-driven planning and optimization. KINESSO operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 6,000 people worldwide. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Director of Paid Search (SEM) to join our innovative team at sosemo. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading our paid search initiatives, developing strategic campaigns, and driving measurable results across various digital platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our online presence and optimize our paid search efforts.
Full-time|$65K/yr - $85K/yr|Remote|Remote — New York, New York, United States
Join Jump 450 as a Paid Search Associate in a fully remote role!Base Salary: $65,000 - $85,000At Jump 450, we are recognized as industry leaders in customer acquisition and media buying. We have a proud tradition of hiring only top-tier experts through our stringent recruitment process. For the first time in our history, we are excited to open our doors to junior and mid-level buyers, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn from our seasoned professionals and advance within our organization.As a Paid Search Associate, you will immerse yourself in digital marketing and showcase your attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring solutions rather than obstacles. In this position, you will partner with Jump clients and Acquisition Managers to devise testing strategies that align with client KPIs. You will analyze historical data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, responding proactively to help exceed client objectives. Under the mentorship of our elite Acquisition Managers, you will receive comprehensive training in media buying across platforms such as Google, Bing, and more. Your ultimate goal will be to develop into an Acquisition Manager, independently managing client accounts.Key Responsibilities:Assist in organizing and supporting campaign setups, optimizations, reporting, and analysis aimed at enhancing Direct Response results across growth marketing channels.Execute client account tasks, including campaign creation and keyword quality assurance.Analyze campaign performance and prepare reports for external clients.Track and assess key performance indicators for paid media campaigns.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Minimum of 2 years of experience in paid search media buying or performance marketing within an agency environment.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Google Slides.Familiarity with Google Workspace is preferred.Experience with project management and business intelligence reporting tools is a plus.Benefits:At Jump 450, we are dedicated to empowering exceptional individuals to surpass our clients' expectations by equipping them with the finest resources, merit-based incentives, and tools to convert data into actionable insights. Join us in our mission to provide scalable, strategic, and invaluable value to our clients.About Jump 450:Headquartered in New York City, Jump 450 employs top talent from around the globe. We are renowned for delivering outstanding performance outcomes and have successfully scaled numerous companies, turbocharging over 13 DTC brands from under $100 million to 10 figures through data-driven digital advertising and innovative growth strategies.
At Jellyfish, we celebrate the unique differences that each individual brings to our team. Our mission is to empower every employee to realize their full potential while contributing their distinctive viewpoints to our collaborative culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, believing that it drives innovation and cultivates superior solutions. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics.Jellyfish is a dynamic global digital marketing agency, blending technology enthusiasts, creative talent, and data specialists to support our clients in their digital endeavors. Our dedication to embracing diverse perspectives sparks innovation and leads to strategies that challenge conventional methods, redefine media activation, and create compelling narratives for our global clientele. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and individual fulfillment intersect.Job OverviewAs the Director of Paid Search, you will spearhead strategic SEM initiatives for enterprise-level clients, transforming business goals into scalable, performance-oriented search campaigns. This role requires a blend of deep industry knowledge, team leadership, process enhancement, and client relationship management. You will innovate paid search strategies, promote operational excellence, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver quantifiable results that drive business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic advisor to key clients, aligning paid search initiatives with their overarching business goals.Design and implement delivery and testing strategies, forecasting, and campaign planning for high-profile accounts.Actively represent paid search within integrated media planning, collaborating effectively with Account, Analytics, and Creative teams.Offer proactive insights and recommendations to clients during quarterly business reviews and annual planning sessions.Client EngagementServe as the primary contact for all search-related strategy and performance matters.Oversee project scopes, timelines, and delivery expectations to ensure exceptional service quality.Present analytical insights, performance trends, and strategic recommendations to enhance client satisfaction.
Full-time|$90K/yr - $95K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Business Overview KINESSO is a cutting-edge performance marketing agency that leverages technology to drive actionable growth for our clients and agency partners. Our mission is to transform 'action' into 'outcome' by utilizing our advanced capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO unites the strengths of what was previously known as Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso into a single powerful entity, establishing the premier delivery engine in the performance marketing industry. With over 6,000 employees across more than 60 countries, we provide extensive offerings in performance marketing, data, and technology. Our deep insights into consumer behavior allow us to create tailored strategies for social platforms, boost e-commerce growth, and develop specialized marketplaces that cater to our clients' unique needs. Discover more at www.KINESSO.com.
Full-time|$90K/yr - $95K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Join KINESSO as a Paid Search ManagerKINESSO is a leading, tech-driven performance marketing agency dedicated to delivering actionable growth for our agency partners and clients. We specialize in transforming data into impactful outcomes by utilizing our unique expertise in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. By merging the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso, we have created a powerful industry delivery engine. With over 6,000 employees in more than 60 countries, our comprehensive offerings span performance marketing, data, and technology, helping clients navigate the complexities of consumer behavior and achieve tailored growth strategies across various digital platforms, including social media and e-commerce.Your Role: As a passionate and strategic search professional, you will be pivotal in executing innovative search campaigns for high-profile brands. You will translate senior-level digital strategies into actionable daily tasks, ensuring seamless communication with clients while mentoring team members for optimal performance.
Full-time|$90K/yr - $95K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
About UsKINESSO is a cutting-edge, technology-driven performance marketing agency dedicated to driving actionable growth for our clients and agency partners. We transform 'action' into 'outcome' by harnessing our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. By integrating the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso, we have established the most powerful engine for performance marketing in the industry. Our offerings encompass a wide range of services in performance marketing, data, and technology, driven by a profound understanding of consumer behavior. We deliver a comprehensive engine for planning and optimization, crafting data-driven strategies for social platforms, fostering growth in e-commerce, and creating customized marketplaces tailored to each client's needs. With a workforce of over 6,000 professionals across more than 60 countries, KINESSO is positioned at the forefront of the industry. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.Position OverviewAs a passionate and motivated search expert, you are adept at translating high-level digital strategies into tactical execution on a daily basis. You challenge conventional approaches to develop exceptional search campaigns for prestigious brands, taking pride in your ability to communicate the results of your strategies and tactics to clients effectively. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring team members to ensure successful execution.
Full-time|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Join Mediabrands as a Paid Search Manager, where you will lead innovative strategies to enhance our clients' visibility and drive results through paid search channels. You will manage campaign performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data analytics to optimize ad spend and maximize ROI.
Full-time|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Role Overview Mediabrands is hiring a Manager, Paid Search in New York, NY. This role leads digital marketing efforts with a focus on paid search strategy and execution. The position centers on increasing clients' online presence and supporting their business growth through targeted search campaigns. What You Will Do Develop and implement paid search strategies for client accounts Oversee day-to-day management of paid search campaigns Work with teams across disciplines to optimize campaign performance Monitor results and adjust tactics to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) Who We're Looking For Experience managing successful paid search campaigns Strong grasp of search engine marketing (SEM) concepts and tools Comfort working with cross-functional teams Track record of delivering measurable results in digital marketing
Full-time|$60K/yr - $140K/yr|On-site|Chicago, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York, United States
About WPP MediaWPP Media stands as the trusted growth partner for leading global brands. By harnessing exceptional talent, reliable data, and world-class partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.Our AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media, integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Utilizing WPP Open and fueled by Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.Explore more at wppmedia.com.About Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media BrandWavemaker drives growth by reshaping consumer decision-making through media, content, and technology. Our name reflects our mission and method, as we strive to collaborate with bold brands ready to be challenged to push boundaries.Role Summary & ImpactAs a Paid Search Manager, you will oversee the daily management of clients' paid search marketing strategies. You will also mentor junior team members while increasingly focusing on strategic development for your assigned accounts.
Full-time|$120K/yr - $130K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Position Overview The Associate Director of Paid Social is a pivotal strategic leader who provides insightful thought leadership in the realm of social media. This role demands an ability to craft data-driven strategies and guide a team of social media buyers across diverse clients or business lines. You will play a key role in enhancing client relationships through your expertise in paid social, ensuring that clients are well-informed about trends and updates within the social industry. You will oversee the social process across various teams and clients, ensuring that all recommendations and strategies for paid social are seamlessly integrated with other marketing disciplines. Mastery of the paid social landscape and its influence on other channels is essential.
Full-time|$90K/yr - $95K/yr|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Business Overview KINESSO is a cutting-edge performance marketing agency harnessing technology to drive growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform actions into meaningful outcomes by leveraging our unique strengths in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO is the product of a powerful integration of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, forming the industry's most effective delivery engine. Our extensive suite of offerings spans performance marketing, data analytics, and advanced technology solutions. With a profound understanding of consumer behavior, we provide an all-encompassing engine for planning and optimization, ensuring data-driven strategies for social platforms, driving e-commerce growth, and creating bespoke marketplaces tailored to our clients' needs. With over 6,000 employees across more than 60 countries, we invite you to discover more at www.KINESSO.com. Position Overview As a passionate and motivated search professional, you thrive on converting high-level digital strategies into actionable daily tasks. You are eager to challenge conventional practices to craft exceptional search campaigns for prominent brands. You take pride in effectively communicating tactical outcomes and strategies to clients as their primary contact. Enjoying the dynamics of a multi-functional role, you also find fulfillment in mentoring and coaching your team to ensure flawless execution of strategies. Responsibilities Collaborate with the search director to design campaign strategies and oversee the execution of search initiatives aligned with these strategies. Deliver virtual and in-person presentations with energy and polish, integrating storytelling elements to engage audiences. Exhibit managerial competencies, including setting clear expectations, training team members, delegating tasks, and providing constructive feedback. Act as the liaison between the search team and other digital channels to contribute to a cohesive multi-channel strategy. Manage client reporting and analysis to ensure transparency and effectiveness in our search efforts. Take charge of day-to-day client communications regarding insights, reporting, and optimization recommendations, while assisting in developing points of view. Demonstrate leadership skills, including the ability to set expectations, train others, delegate effectively, and provide feedback. Required Skills and Experience Agency experience is required. Proficiency in search engine marketing and analytics. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with data-driven marketing strategies.
Full-time|$110.5K/yr - $135K/yr|On-site|New York, NY
About January Digital January Digital is a leading Marketing Leadership Company dedicated to resolving business challenges through exceptional media strategies, insightful analytics, and expert guidance. Our agency team excels in holistic media planning, execution, and optimization, while our consulting experts provide strategic leadership to foster successful marketing initiatives. Underpinning all our efforts is a robust data foundation that drives actionable insights, ensuring our clients achieve maximum success. Our mission revolves around enhancing the lives of our clients, our team members, and the broader community. We actively pursue this goal through several initiatives, including our WORKS program. Good Works, our philanthropic initiative, aims to create a meaningful impact on local communities through financial support and volunteer activities. Additionally, our Well Works program prioritizes the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of our employees by offering guaranteed minimum PTO, an annual wellness stipend, comprehensive health care, fully covered counseling services, extended parental leave, and more. January Digital has garnered over 125 accolades, including being named a Best Place to Work by INC four times, awarded by the Dallas Business Journal three times, recognized as one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work 2025, and honored as the 2024 NRF Partner of the Year. We have also received multiple awards for our strategic and tactical excellence, collaborating with innovative brands such as Carhartt and Kendra Scott. Our Team is AI-Enabled At January Digital, we leverage a blend of deep expertise, creative innovation, and AI advancements to drive impactful outcomes. Our team is committed to continuous training, ensuring we and our clients remain ahead of the curve. We welcome candidates who possess demonstrated AI proficiency in developing and refining inputs, utilizing key tools effectively, and applying AI to address real-world business challenges. Critical thinking skills and a commitment to responsible AI usage are equally vital to creating a meaningful impact. About the Role The January Digital team is seeking an Associate Director of Paid Media to join our agency unit. This pivotal role demands a comprehensive understanding of the digital media landscape, with hands-on experience across various channels being essential. You will play a crucial role in shaping the digital media strategies for your clients, aligning them with their overarching business objectives. A key responsibility will be serving as the primary strategic partner for your clients, guiding, planning, and developing current and future media initiatives.
Full-time|On-site|New York, New York, United States
Join Mediabrands as a Paid Search Manager, where you will lead our dynamic paid search team in driving innovative strategies and optimizing campaigns to maximize client success. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze performance metrics, and implement best practices in digital marketing. Your expertise will be vital in enhancing our clients' online presence and achieving their business goals.
Full-time|$121.5K/yr - $136.7K/yr|On-site|New York, NY, United States
Join our dynamic team in a pivotal role that emphasizes execution and is ideal for a high-performing individual contributor specializing in Paid Search. As the Paid Search Manager, you will take charge of the daily performance, optimization, and expansion of Paid Search campaigns across our brands, including HelloFresh, EveryPlate, and Green Chef, in the U.S. market. You will collaborate within a globally integrated organization where strategies, tools, and frameworks are defined centrally, yet local execution quality is what drives success. Reporting directly to the Director of Paid Search, your responsibilities will include translating global strategies into impeccable execution, identifying performance opportunities through in-depth analysis, and relentlessly pursuing efficiency and growth. This role is tailored for individuals who have a passion for performance, thrive in complex environments, and are capable of independently delivering results at scale. Your Responsibilities: Lead U.S. Paid Search Campaigns: Take complete ownership of daily campaign execution and optimization across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including Search, Shopping, Performance Max, and emerging AI formats. Detail-Oriented Analysis: Move beyond aggregate metrics to identify opportunities across keywords, queries, devices, audiences, geographies, landing pages, offers, and ad copy. Enhance Daily Impact: Continuously implement high-quality optimizations across bidding, budgets, structure, and creative to boost CAC, CVR, ROAS, and LTV. Execute Global Strategies: Implement globally defined strategies and frameworks, ensuring top-tier execution in the U.S. market. Data Analysis Expertise: Independently construct and analyze datasets using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, and internal resources for in-depth analysis, cohort breakdowns, and scenario modeling. Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively uncover and scale efficiency levers and quickly translate them into actionable changes. Conduct Testing & Experimentation: Design and analyze robust A/B tests on bidding, creatives, landing pages, and offers, with a focus on scalable outcomes. Utilize Automation: Implement scripts and automation tools to enhance efficiency, minimize manual tasks, and scale effective campaigns. Performance Reporting: Own the performance narratives for the U.S. market, providing clear, data-driven insights during weekly and monthly reviews. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with global and cross-functional teams including BI, CRM, Creative, and Product, while ensuring strong ownership of local execution.
About DarkroomDarkroom is a pioneering growth marketing agency that is revolutionizing brand development for the future. Established in 2017, we aim to disrupt traditional advertising paradigms by introducing a model focused on agility, intelligence, and measurable outcomes.At the heart of Darkroom is our unique AI-driven platform, Shadow, which seamlessly integrates high-level strategic thinking with innovative technology. This powerful combination allows our teams to maximize returns by improving creative processes, operational efficiencies, and revenue generation throughout the customer lifecycle.Our impressive results include generating billions in revenue across various sectors, such as e-commerce, media, and social commerce. Each client engagement enriches our proprietary data infrastructure, creating a dynamic feedback loop that fuels growth, enhances profit margins, and amplifies results across our diverse client base.What began as a boutique design studio has rapidly transformed into one of the fastest-growing private enterprises in America (Inc. 5000) and a leading performance media agency of the 2020s (Varos). Our founders have been honored by Forbes 30 Under 30 for their groundbreaking contributions at the intersection of technology, marketing, and advertising, solidifying Darkroom's status as a key player in media innovation.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director of Paid Social to join our Paid Media team. This senior leadership position requires a blend of platform expertise, strategic insight, team leadership, and executive-level client management. Rather than a focus on tactical execution, this role necessitates the development of comprehensive paid social strategies, mentorship of a high-performing team, and a commitment to achieving significant revenue results for a portfolio of dynamic brands.The ideal candidate is a recognized authority in Meta direct response advertising, with a proven history of scaling ad accounts to exceed $1 million USD per month. You will demonstrate your capacity to build and guide effective teams while serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. You think systemically rather than in isolated campaigns, holding yourself accountable for the business outcomes that truly matter.You will report directly to the Managing Director of the department and play a critical role within the Paid Media practice, overseeing strategy, performance, and growth for key accounts. Close collaboration with Creative, Analytics, Brand, and Client Strategy teams will be essential to drive our collective success.
Full-time|On-site|New York, New York, United States
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Paid Search & Social Media Manager to join our innovative team at Mediabrands. In this pivotal role, you will lead our paid search and social media initiatives, driving brand visibility and customer engagement through targeted advertising campaigns. Your expertise will shape our digital marketing strategies, ensuring optimal performance and ROI in a fast-paced environment.As a key member of our marketing department, you will collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling ad content and work closely with analytics teams to track performance metrics. Your insights will guide our decision-making processes and help us refine our advertising strategies.
