Search Engine Marketing Account Manager (Pipeline Posting)

Position Overview
The Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Account Manager, reporting to the Director, Search, will be responsible for working on client SEM accounts as part of Audacy’s centralized revenue operations Search team. This individual is expected to build, monitor, and analyze clients' digital PPC advertising campaigns while serving as the primary contact for the sales team and vendors. They will also provide strategic recommendations to ensure campaign success. This role is open to remote work in any of Audacy's 48 markets. Please note: This is a pipeline posting. All qualified applicants will be asked to apply to an open job requisition when one becomes available.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize tools to provide accurate budget estimates of campaign potential to the sales team as they pitch Audacy’s SEM products.
Design and implement keywords, text ads, and account structure to maximize client performance.
Optimize account performance based on industry standards and best practices to exceed client objectives.
Perform budget adjustments to accurately spend the client’s budget over the month and campaign lifespan.
Serve as the key stakeholder to analyze account performance and clearly communicate any upsell potential to the sales team.

Required Qualifications

BS/BA degree or relevant experience
Experience with keyword research tools and the ability to use these tools to set up and expand SEM campaigns
Working knowledge of Google Ads, Bing Ads, or other PPC platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and account teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Paid search or digital media advertising experience
Google Ads certified (Google Shopping experience is a plus)
Experience with Wide Orbit, TapClicks, or other digital order entry and workflow platforms

Benefits & Perks

Compensation: Anticipated starting salary range is $50,000 to $65,000/yr (salary determined based on education, experience, skills, and location).
Comprehensive benefits package including health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.
Additional coverage such as disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
Other perks include paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, and discounted home and auto insurance, as well as pet insurance.