Paid Media Manager - Chicago, IL
10 hours ago
Job description
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a boutique, data-driven paid media agency supporting a growing portfolio of brands across Search, Social, Display, and YouTube. As their client base expands, they are adding experienced media managers who thrive in a hands-on, performance-focused environment. Every team member contributes to strategy, execution, and client communication. This is not a siloed role - you will own accounts end-to-end.
About the Role
We are seeking a Paid Media Manager who is highly comfortable working directly inside ad platforms and optimizing campaigns on a daily basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical side of media buying and the strategic conversations with clients. You will be responsible for campaign performance, reporting insights, and weekly client communication.
What You'll Do
Plan, launch, and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and YouTube
Execute daily hands-on campaign management
Monitor budgets, bids, targeting, creative performance, and conversion data
Build and maintain reporting dashboards using Excel and analytics tools
Translate campaign performance into clear insights and client-ready agendas
Prepare and lead weekly client calls
Implement strategic recommendations following client discussions
Collaborate closely with internal team members
What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on paid media experience
Direct platform experience in Google Ads and/or Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, etc.)
Strong Excel skills (comfortable with pivot tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
Experience presenting performance updates to clients
Ability to think strategically about budget allocation and channel performance
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
Excited to be part of a small, growing team
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Fully remote work environment
High autonomy and direct client impact
Collaborative, respectful team culture
Healthcare, Dental, Vision
401k (non-matching)
Unlimited PTO
Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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