Paid Media Strategist

Is This You?

You love the challenge of making every media dollar work smarter. You're energized by uncovering insights, tightening performance, and building strategies that drive measurable results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay sharp on emerging trends, and bring a data-driven mindset to every account you touch.

What You'll Need:

Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceExperience:4-7 years of experience in a Paid Media roleA passion for media strategy and planning, with a track record of translating client goals into media recommendationsDeep understanding of client strategy and how that translates to media planning and channel strategyExpert knowledge of paid search and digital, as well as traditional paid media tools, techniques, vendors, and platformsHands-on tactical experience in major ad platforms, including Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, CTV, etcExperience successfully managing significant annual media budgets ($3 million+)Advanced and integrated analysis skills to uncover key insights and actionable opportunities, or testing ideasExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively craft a compelling narrative and present analysis findings to internal and external stakeholdersClient presentation skills with the ability to communicate performance data and campaign insights clearly and confidently
What You'll Do:

Partner with your Manager to understand each client's objectives and how paid media supports their broader strategyParticipate in planning, research, and analysis to inform media decisionsLead media planning and strategy for assigned accounts, with guidance as neededExecute and manage paid media campaigns across multiple platformsEnsure campaigns are built accurately, follow platform best practices, and are continually optimized for performanceCollaborate with analytics teams to ensure proper tracking and performance monitoringServe as the primary day-to-day contact for clients regarding their paid media effortsMaintain precise budget oversight, delivery pacing, and reportingBring proactive thinking, new ideas, and meaningful test plans to improve outcomes

This role is based in San Diego, CA, with a flexible hybrid work model. Remote candidates in approved U.S. locations will be considered for the right fit.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours, as the clients supported are based in California.

This range may differ based on your geographic location, cost of living considerations, and individual experience and skill set.

Hiring Range

$85,000—$95,000 USD

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