Paid Media Manager

Method Recruiting, a 3x Inc. 5000 company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Unlimited vacation

Monthly phone stipend

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Dog-friendly office

Hybrid work opportunity

Professional development program

$50/week meal stipend

Job summary

Method Recruiting seeks a Paid Media Manager to lead multi-channel campaigns in search, social, and programmatic. You will mentor a small team and coordinate with cross-functional strategists to drive client results in a fast-paced agency setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Google Ads/Meta Ads Manager, with agency experience and a strong analytic mindset. This hybrid role offers a competitive package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on paid campaigns in Google Ads and/or Search Ads 360.
• Experience managing paid social campaigns in Meta Ads Manager.
• Agency experience is highly preferred; multi-channel expertise essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and optimization of SEM and paid social campaigns.
• Mentor a small team of 1–2 strategists and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable optimization insights.
• Maintain strong client relationships and align with regional media strategy.
• Stay current on SEM and digital marketing trends and tools.

Skills

Cross-channel planning

Campaign optimization

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

GA/Analytics

Search Ads 360

Job description

Job Description

Paid Media Manager About the Role

As a Paid Media Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional strategists, overseeing campaigns across multiple channels with a strong focus on performance marketing across search (SEM), social, and programmatic. You’ll ensure the successful execution of integrated digital marketing initiatives, with hands‑on involvement in both Google Ads and Meta campaigns.

Your communication and people management skills will be key to building strong client relationships and guiding a small team of strategists toward continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of one to two cross‑functional digital marketing buyers or strategists.
• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of SEM campaigns (Google Search, Shopping, and YouTube Ads) as well as paid social campaigns (Meta: Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
• Oversee integrated digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels (search, social, display, programmatic), ensuring performance aligns with client objectives.
• Proactively dive into platforms to understand day‑to‑day campaign performance and drive measurable success.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring business goals are met and exceeded.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global teammates to align on cross-regional media strategy.
• Analyze SEM and cross‑channel campaign performance data, providing actionable insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously refine and improve internal processes to drive team efficiency and performance.
• Stay current on the latest SEM and digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience running paid campaigns in Google Ads and/or Search Ads 360, including Shopping and YouTube.
• Hands‑on experience managing paid social campaigns in Meta Ads Manager.
• Proven track record executing, optimizing, and strategizing SEM and paid social campaigns.
• Agency experience highly preferred.
• Solid background in digital marketing across multiple channels (search, social, display, programmatic).
• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and people management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and skill level
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Monthly phone stipend
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company matching
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Professional development program
• $50/week meal delivery stipend