Associate Media Manager, Paid Search

Publicis Groupe; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Publicis Groupe’s Team One is seeking a self-starter to develop and execute Paid Search strategies. You will present to cross-functional teams and clients, and manage budgets across multiple engines.

The position focuses on campaign optimization, keyword research, and reporting, with a hybrid work model in Los Angeles. 1–2 years in Paid Search and Google Ads Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of paid search experience.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates Team One Core values.
• Ability to analyze and write clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Search Ads 360 desirable.
• Able to multitask and manage priorities.
• Automotive or retail media experience desirable.
• Google Ads Certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily budget pacing, campaign optimization and roadmap execution.
• Conduct keyword research, draft ad copy, implement bidding strategies, define audience targeting.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and new Search products.
• Execute and optimize Search campaigns across multiple engines.
• Collaborate with team leads to develop Search strategy and autonomous execution.
• Develop Search testing roadmaps and stay updated with trends.
• Perform ongoing performance analysis to identify opportunities.
• Work with Search platforms and reporting tools.
• Partner with analytics to compile internal/external reports.
• Collaborate with others for integrated campaign planning and reporting.
• Prepare client presentations (QBRs, Strategy decks).
• Build vendor relationships to stay current with paid search.

Skills

Paid Search

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Core values

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Search Ads 360

Multi-tasking

Automotive/retail exp

Google Ads Certification

Tools

Search Ads 360

Google Ads

Job description

Company description

About Team One:

Team One is Publicis Groupe’s fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We’re known as the ‘architects of aspiration’ helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.

We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moėt Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture that have been recognized with honors like Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and Ad Age’s Best Places to Work.

Overview

About This Position:

An ideal candidate will need to be a self-starter with the knowledge and energy to develop and execute Paid Search strategy & plans. Additionally, you will be capable and confident in presenting to and collaborating with various teams and potentially clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily budget pacing, campaign optimization & roadmap execution


• Conduct keyword research, draft ad copy, implement bidding strategies, define audience targeting


• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, new Search products, betas, etc.


• Manages the execution, optimization and reporting of Search account(s) across multiple engines


• Collaborates with team leads to help develop Search strategy, and then executes and optimizes the Search campaigns in an autonomous work environment


• Develops Search testing roadmaps and stays up to date with industry trends


• Perform ongoing performance analysis to identify new opportunities and areas of improvement


• Work in Search Ads, Bing Ads, Search Ads 360 and other various Search & reporting platforms


• Partner with analytics team to compile reporting for internal and potentially external review


• Collaborate with oothers for integrated campaign planning, optimization and reporting


• Work with Search leadership to put together client presentations (i.e. QBRs, Strategy decks, etc.)


• Responsible for on-going vendor relationship building and collaboration in order to stay current and deliver innovative Paid Search recommendations


• Partner with Engine account teams and builds strong relationships with relevant Search vendors


• Handle special projects assigned by Search leadership, such as POVs, industry research, etc.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1-2 Years of experience in Paid Search


• Ability to Collaborate effectively in cross-team settings


• Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Embody the characteristics of Team One’s Core


• Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in business writing


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Efficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint


• Familiarity with Search Ads 360 is desirable


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects


• Automotive or retail media experience is desirable


• Google Ads Certification is a strong plus

Why It’s Great to Work Here:

• We live by our C.O.R.E. values:
  
  
  • Collaborative -We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
  
  
  • Optimistic -Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
  
  
  • Results-driven -Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
  
  
  • Entrepreneurial -Build something new. Shoot for the moon.
  
  


• We offer comprehensive benefits and ‘work perks’ like great options for medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, family forming assistance reimbursement, pet adoption assistance + “pawternity” leave, etc.


• We have a hybrid work schedule


• We’re part of Publicis Groupe which is a huge global network, so there are many resources that come with that like Business Resource Groups for a variety of communities like Publicis Parents, VivaWomen, Egalité, etc.


• We give back to our communities with our annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.


• We love to grow our talent and promote from within whenever possible, and we offer professional development trainings and regular structured performance reviews.


• We have a lot fun! We have a whole committee called “Team Fun” that plans parties and events for us to celebrate birthdays, holidays, cultural moments, etc. Some recent fun events include a flower bouquet bar, origami lessons, and hearing from creative entrepreneurs at our Moonshot speaker series.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $70,784.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/30/2026.