Senior Associate, Digital Activation (Paid Search)

OMD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OMD is seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Activation - Paid Search to support development and execution of digital media plans. You will ensure pacing, performance, and activation of the Digital Activation Process across the area you oversee.

Expect to work across multiple media channels with a curiosity for emerging platforms. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in paid search management, hands-on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads experience, and familiarity with bid management tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paid search management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Familiarity with bid management platforms (Marin, SA360, SKAI).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid search campaigns and daily activities; provide updates to the team.
• Support monthly billing and reconciliation processes.
• Analyze search query data to identify optimization opportunities and make recommendations.
• Track account performance, identify trends, and adjust accordingly.
• Lead creation of paid search keyword and ad copy assets.
• Train and mentor junior team members and provide guidance.
• Assist in the creation and analysis of performance reports.
• Act as QA for accounts and Excel workbooks.

Skills

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Bid management

Excel

AI buying agents

Analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Marin

SA360

SKAI

Job description

About OMD

We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities.

Agency

Omd

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Performance Media

Job Description

We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities.

We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, Digital Activation - Paid Search, you will play a key role as a day-to-day support for development and execution of digital media plans. Ensuring that pacing, performance and the Digital Activation Process is activated correctly across the area of responsibility is the primary focus of this job.

To be successful in this role, be ready to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done. Our ideal candidate will learn to work across several media channels and has a curiosity about emerging media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid search campaigns: Oversee the implementation of day-to-day activities and provide updates to the team
• Billing: Support the team in monthly billing and reconciliation process and protocols
• Conduct analysis: Analyze search query data to identify optimization opportunities and make recommendations.
• Monitor performance: Track account performance, identify trends, and make necessary adjustments.
• Create assets: Lead the creation of paid search keyword and ad copy creation
• Support team members: Train and mentor junior team members and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Contribute to reporting: Assist in the creation and analysis of performance reports.
• Quality Assurance: Act as a quality assurance check for the account and excel workbooks

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2+ year relevant paid search management experience
• Hand on keyboard experience with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads
• Hand on keyboard experience with any bid management platform like Marin, SA360 or SKAI
• Proficient in Microsoft office software, most importantly excel
• Familiarity with AI buying agents such as Google/Bing Performance Max & Scripts
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new software and tools
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically, passion for A/B testing
• A results-driven professional with a passion for learning and a desire to success in a fast-paced agency setting
• Actively seeks out opportunities to learn and develop new skillsEnjoys working in a team environment and contributes to a positive team dynamic
• Strong communication and organization skills

Preferred Certifications

• Google Ads Search Certification
• Microsoft Ads Certification
• Google Search Ads 360 Certification
• AI Powered Shopping Ads Certification
• AI Powered Performance Ads

$40,000-$75,000

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$40,000-$75,000