PPC - Google Ads

Skill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit contributions

Retirement plans with match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Skill is seeking a seasoned PPC/SEM Specialist to own paid search initiatives, manage Google Ads campaigns end-to-end, and drive performance through data-driven optimization.

Responsibilities include keyword research, ad copy testing, budget management, and collaboration to maximize conversions and ROAS.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on PPC/SEM experience with Google Ads.

Responsibilities

• Manage Google Ads campaigns from setup and launch through ongoing optimization.

Skills

Google Ads

PPC/SEM

Google Analytics/GA4

Keyword research

Campaign management

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

GA4

Google Tag Manager

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Microsoft Advertising/Bing Ads

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$40-60 Hourly

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Join a forward-thinking technology company that is revolutionizing its industry through innovative solutions and cutting-edge platforms. We are dedicated to building powerful tools that empower our users and drive significant impact. As a key partner, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to contribute to this mission.

We are searching for a highly skilled and dedicated professional to take the lead in optimizing our digital advertising efforts. This is an opportunity to make a direct and measurable impact on our online presence and customer acquisition strategies. You will be instrumental in shaping our paid search performance, driving growth, and ensuring our campaigns are not just running, but thriving and setting new benchmarks for success. Your expertise will directly influence our ability to reach and engage our target audience, contributing significantly to our overall business objectives.

We are seeking an experienced PPC / SEM Specialist with strong hands-on Google Ads expertise to manage and optimize paid search campaigns. The primary focus of this role is Google Ads campaign management, including campaign setup, optimization, keyword strategy, bidding, budget management, performance analysis, and ongoing testing. The ideal candidate has deep practical experience in Google Ads and can independently manage campaigns while using performance data to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and make strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Google Ads campaigns from setup and launch through ongoing optimization.
• Build and maintain campaign structure, ad groups, keyword targeting, match types, negative keywords, bidding strategies, budgets, and ad assets.
• Conduct keyword research and develop keyword strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create, test, and optimize search ad copy and assets.
• Monitor campaign performance, pacing, budgets, and spend.
• Identify and resolve campaign issues that may impact delivery or performance.
• Continuously optimize campaigns to improve traffic, conversions, CPA, ROAS, and overall efficiency.

PPC / SEM Strategy & Optimization

• Analyze campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations.
• Test keywords, ad variations, bidding strategies, audiences, and campaign structures.
• Identify opportunities for campaign expansion, refinement, and improved targeting.
• Evaluate search trends, competitive activity, and keyword opportunities.
• Recommend budget allocation and optimization strategies based on performance.
• Stay current with Google Ads platform updates, automation, bidding technology, and SEM best practices.

Analytics & Conversion Tracking

• Use Google Analytics/GA4 and Google Ads reporting to evaluate campaign performance and user behavior.
• Monitor key metrics including impressions, CTR, CPC, conversion rate, CPA, ROAS, and impression share.
• Review conversion tracking and identify potential measurement issues.
• Analyze performance trends and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor the relationship between paid search activity, website traffic, and conversions.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Develop and maintain campaign performance reports.
• Clearly communicate campaign results, insights, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Partner with marketing, content, and web teams to improve campaign performance and landing-page effectiveness.
• Coordinate paid search efforts with broader marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on PPC/SEM experience, with strong expertise managing Google Ads.
• Proven experience independently managing Google Ads campaigns from setup through optimization.
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads campaign structure, keyword strategy, bidding, budgets, ad copy, and optimization.
• Experience with Google Analytics/GA4 and conversion tracking.
• Strong understanding of PPC performance metrics and campaign reporting.
• Experience conducting keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage budgets and make optimization decisions based on campaign performance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain the reasoning behind recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Ads certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Advertising/Bing Ads.
• Experience with SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar SEO/SEM tools.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager.
• Experience with landing-page optimization and CRO.
• Experience managing multiple campaigns or accounts in an agency environment.

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.