SEM Senior Associate

PMG; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus program

Professional development

Generous time off

Parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Commuter benefits

Volunteering hours

AI tools and training

Descripción de la vacante

PMG, a global independent platform company, seeks an SEM Senior Associate in Chicago to drive paid search success for client portfolios. You will build and optimize campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, analyze performance, and report insights to shape strategy with cross-functional teams.

Join a culture that rewards curiosity, collaboration, and growth, focused on data-driven decision making and value creation for clients in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in paid search (SEM)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Proficiency with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• Experience with data-driven optimization and reporting

Responsabilidades

• Build and manage paid search campaigns to meet client goals
• Analyze and optimize performance daily, weekly, and monthly
• Conduct keyword research, ad group setup, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Test and refine strategies through A/B testing and creative testing
• Monitor spend and provide recommendations to maximize ROI
• Create detailed performance reports pulling data from search platforms
• Stay updated on SEM industry trends and inform clients accordingly
• Leverage Alli-like analytics platform to drive results

Conocimientos

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Campaign management

A/B testing

Excel

Google Analytics

SQL

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Excel

SQL

Google Analytics

Descripción del empleo

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

Who You Will Be Working With

At PMG, our Paid Search Marketing (SEM) team is a group of creative problem solvers and strategic thinkers who thrive on helping clients achieve meaningful results. We collaborate with cross-functional teams across media strategy, analytics, and creative to develop innovative paid search campaigns that make a tangible impact.

Our team approaches search marketing with curiosity and a fresh perspective, constantly exploring new solutions and opportunities to deliver value for our clients. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where everyone can grow professionally and personally, supported by a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and individuality.

As an SEM Senior Associate, you’ll play a critical role in shaping campaign performance, managing client goals, and contributing to broader strategic initiatives. If you’re passionate about digital marketing and enjoy solving challenges in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

What You Will Do

• Build and manage paid search campaigns, creating new campaigns and optimizing existing ones to meet client performance goals.
• Analyze and optimize campaign performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, using data-driven insights to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
• Execute and oversee search marketing campaigns, including ad group setup, keyword research and expansion, budget pacing, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Test and refine campaign strategies, driving continuous improvement through creative testing and performance analysis.
• Contribute to budget management, monitoring spend across accounts and making recommendations to maximize results.
• Create and maintain detailed performance reports, pulling data from search platforms and additional sources to provide actionable insights.
• Stay informed on SEM industry trends, assessing their impact on clients and making proactive recommendations.
• Leverage PMG’s proprietary technology platform, Alli, to analyze data, streamline processes, and drive impactful results for clients.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience in paid search, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of paid search platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, enabling you to create and optimize campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Proficiency in campaign management, including keyword research, campaign, budget pacing, and forecasting to meet performance goals.
• Expertise in analyzing performance metrics and delivering actionable insights to enhance campaign outcomes.
• Experience with A/B testing methodologies and creative testing to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, and SQL to manage data, uncover valuable insights, and create clear, actionable performance reports.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills, enabling you to align efforts across internal teams and clients effectively.
• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

• Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.
• Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.
• Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.
• Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.
• Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.
• Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.
• Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.
• AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.
• Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.