Job Description

Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite in Queens, NY)

We’re partnering with an established, national marketing agency to identify a Paid Media Manager who enjoys owning performance, leading people, and working across high-impact digital campaigns.

This role sits at the center of strategy and execution, overseeing integrated campaigns across search, social, and programmatic, while staying hands-on in platforms like Google Ads and Meta. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering measurable results for well-known brands.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of SEM campaigns (Google Search, Shopping, YouTube) and paid social campaigns (Meta, TikTok, etc.)
• Oversee integrated, multi-channel campaigns across search, social, display, and programmatic, ensuring alignment with client goals
• Stay close to the work, diving into platforms to drive performance, identify opportunities, and solve problems in real time
• Manage and mentor a team of 1–2 digital buyers/strategists, supporting their growth and development
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring campaigns meet and exceed business objectives
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and global counterparts to align on broader media strategy
• Analyze campaign performance and translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Continuously improve processes to drive efficiency, scalability, and stronger results
• Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and best practices across digital marketing

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns in Google Ads and/or Search Ads 360 (including Shopping and YouTube)
• Strong experience managing paid social campaigns (Meta/Facebook Ads Manager)
• Proven track record of executing, optimizing, and scaling SEM and paid social campaigns
• Experience across multiple digital channels (search, social, display, programmatic)
• Agency experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience leading or mentoring others
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build credibility and trust
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and performance metrics
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Why This Role

• Work on recognized, national brands with meaningful campaign budgets
• Join a well-established agency with strong momentum and continued growth
• Opportunity to lead, influence strategy, and stay hands-on in the platforms
• Clear path for growth and advancement as the team continues to scale