Global Paid Media Lead — Cross-Regional Campaigns

Onward Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Global Paid Media Manager for an on-site temporary assignment. The role coordinates paid media planning across Canada, EMEA, APAC and LATAM, aligning regional teams, agencies, Finance, and US stakeholders.

Responsibilities include tracking paid media spend, collecting campaign updates, and partnering with the US team to align timelines and documentation. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in paid media and strong Excel/Slides skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years paid media experience at a brand, agency, or streaming/entertainment company.
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Proficient in creating organized presentations from multiple sources.
• Experience with Airtable or similar PM tools and AI tools.
• Strong organization and proactive communication across markets.

Responsibilities

• Track paid media spend against approved plans across international markets.
• Coordinate with regional marketing teams and media agencies for plans and updates.
• Partner with the US paid media team to align international plans and timelines.
• Collaborate with Finance to maintain accurate spend tracking.
• Consolidate inputs into leadership presentations on investment and campaign highlights.

Skills

Paid media

Excel / Sheets

Presentation skills

Organization

Communication

Education

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Airtable

AI tools (Claude)

Job description

Onward Search is seeking a Global Paid Media Manager for an on-site temporary assignment. The role coordinates paid media planning across Canada, EMEA, APAC and LATAM, aligning regional teams, agencies, Finance, and US stakeholders.

Responsibilities include tracking paid media spend, collecting campaign updates, and partnering with the US team to align timelines and documentation. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in paid media and strong Excel/Slides skills.