Paid Media Manager

Acadia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation and sick time

Health benefits

401k match

Equity for all

Growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Job summary

Acadia, a digital growth platform in Atlanta, seeks a data-driven paid media specialist with 3–5 years of hands-on experience to drive results for diverse clients. You will manage campaigns across Google Ads, Bing, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Amazon, craft strategies, and partner with account managers to translate insights into action.

You’ll analyze performance, optimize bids and budgets, generate KPI and revenue reports, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of paid media experience, agency experience preferred.
• Expertise in Google Ads (Performance Max, YouTube) and Facebook Ads Manager.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of digital measurement (GA4, Floodlight, conversions).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Track record of campaign optimization and measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic direction of paid media across multiple platforms.
• Articulate strategy to the account management team.
• Analyze campaign performance and adjust to meet client goals.
• Generate KPI, conversions, and revenue reports.
• Maintain bids, budgets, impression share, quality score, conversions.
• Research keywords, audiences, and competitors.
• Create new ad campaigns, ad groups, accounts.
• Provide creative ad copy and templates.
• Stay current with paid media trends.

Skills

Paid media strategy

Google Ads

Excel

GA4

Communication skills

Campaign optimization

Tools

Google Ads platform

Facebook Ads Manager

LinkedIn Ads

Bing Ads

SEMrush

Keyword Planner

Job description

Who We Are

Acadia is a digital growth platform for mid-market disrupters. We specialize in traffic acquisition, conversion optimization, branding, and web development. Headquartered in Atlanta, we’re a tight-knit and fast-growing team of creative strategists, analysts, and marketers driven to make a real impact for our clients and communities.

Who You Are

You’re an experienced, data-driven marketer with 3-5 years of hands-on paid media experience. You have strong analytical chops, a creative mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced agency setting. You're passionate about driving results and collaborating across teams.

What You’ll Do

• Develop the strategic direction of paid media advertising accounts on multiple platforms including Google Ads, Bing, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon for a variety of clients.
• Articulate strategy both verbally and through written communication to the account management team.
• Analyze ad campaign performance, diagnose issues affecting performance, and make necessary adjustments to achieve client goals.
• Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), conversions, revenue tracking, and other aspects of paid media advertising.
• Perform maintenance on keyword bids, daily and monthly budgets, impression share, quality score, conversions, negative keyword lists, and other important account metrics.
• Conduct research on keywords, audience demographics, and competitors
• Create new ad campaigns, ad groups, and ad accounts
• Provide creative ad copy and display ad templates
• Keep pace with paid media advertising and digital marketing industry trends and developments

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of paid media experience (agency experience preferred)
• Expertise in Google Ads (Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube), Facebook Ads Manager
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis
• Strong understanding of digital measurement strategies (conversion APIs, Floodlight tags, GA4 setup, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of campaign optimization and measurable results

Preferred

• Google Ads, Meta, and Google Analytics certifications
• Experience with platforms like Bing, LinkedIn, Amazon Ads
• Familiarity with tools like SEMrush, Keyword Planner

What we offer - The Perks

• A work environment that enthusiastically encourages creativity, risk-taking, and growth.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• We are closed Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
• Solid Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• 401k Match
• Equity for All Program
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Floating holiday
• And more...

Here’s how we live our values at Acadia

• Can-do: We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients and co-workers reach their fullest potential. We demonstrate courage and urgency to find and take ownership.
• Curiosity: We show genuine interest. We are the first to ask why, the first to research, and the first to understand. We ask questions until we find the path to conquer obstacles and build solutions
• Candor: We are honest and transparent in all our actions. We strive to foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships where respect and humanity thrive.
• Community: We will make lives better for those people, clients, and other deserving causes that we care deeply about.

Acadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!