Manage, optimize, and report on Google Ads campaigns across Search, Display, and YouTube. Perform keyword research, audience targeting, budget management, A/B testing of creatives and landing pages, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with teams to improve ROI.
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Paid Media Specialist (Google) to oversee, manage, and optimize advertising campaigns on Google Ads platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Google Ads, audience targeting, and analytics tools, with the ability to translate marketing goals into effective campaigns that drive measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize Google AdWords campaigns across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance data, including click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and cost-per-click (CPC), to drive continuous improvements and strategic adjustments.
- Create detailed reports on campaign performance, advertising spend, and revenue generation, offering insights for data-driven decision-making and optimization.
- Conduct in-depth keyword research and audience targeting to enhance ad relevance, ensuring the highest possible impact and engagement across Google Search, Display, and YouTube networks.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Google Ads features, industry trends, and best practices to ensure campaigns remain innovative and competitive.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align ad strategies with broader marketing objectives, providing input for integrated campaigns and content development.
- Manage ad budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across campaigns while maintaining cost-efficiency.
- Test and refine ad creatives, landing pages, and bidding strategies to improve campaign outcomes and user experience.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ad performance, ensuring timely and effective solutions to minimize campaign downtime or inefficiencies.
- Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to implement new tools, technologies, and automation processes that enhance ad performance and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of AdWords experience, demonstrating proficiency in campaign creation, optimization, and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), and Paid Search (PPC), with a solid understanding of how they interrelate.
- Google Ads certification is required to validate expertise in the platform.
- Experience working in a marketing agency is a plus, offering exposure to diverse client needs and fast-paced project environments.
- A dual monitor setup is required (at least 8GB of RAM)
- Must have at least 25 MBPS internet speed
Benefits
- 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
- Competitive salary base
- Permanent WFH setup
- Work schedule is in EST (Monday-Friday only)
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
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