Senior Strategist, Paid Search

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Long term disability

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Verizon is hiring a Search Engine Marketing Senior Strategist to lead SEM strategy and partner management within our Digital Marketing team. This hybrid role is based in New Jersey, with responsibilities spanning campaign development, bid strategy, optimization, and external partner collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in SEM, hands-on experience with Google Ads and related platforms, and a data-driven mindset for reporting and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of SEM experience.
• Experience with Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Skai, Yahoo! / Bing, Performance Max, PLAs, Shopping engines.
• Experience in search analysis and reporting.
• Analytical skills in developing marketing reports to improve SEM performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage SEM functions for multiple Verizon units.
• Campaign development, bid strategy, optimization and channel management.
• Recommend changes to existing tech stacks and tools.
• Maintain relationships with external search partners.
• Oversee execution of SEM campaigns.
• Develop AI strategy to connect consumers to commerce outcomes.

Skills

SEM experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Data-driven targeting

Advertising channels knowledge

Reporting experience

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

Google Ads

Search Ads 360

Skai

Yahoo/Bing

Performance Max

PLAs / Shopping engines

Adobe/Omniture (reporting)

Job description

• life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, New Jersey, Basking Ridge

Oct 28, 2026

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon's Digital Marketing team is hiring a Search Engine Marketing Senior Strategist to assist in paid search strategic planning, investment and partner management. You will partner closely with other leaders within the digital marketing center of excellence to drive Marketing effectiveness and efficiencies. You should bring a fresh perspective on how the SEM operation can evolve as an in-house team, and will support the process on any changes/shifts that you feel are necessary to get the job done well. You will assist relationships with external search partners, including emerging search partners and optimization technologies. We expect you to come with a strong understanding of the evolution of search and the benefits of thinking about SEM and SEO holistically.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing SEM functions for multiple units within Verizon.
• Campaign development, bid strategy, optimization and channel management.
• Making recommendations with respect to any changes to the existing tech stacks.
• Assisting relationships with all external search partners.
• Overseeing the execution associated with SEM campaigns.
• Knowledge of AI and large language models to develop and deploy an AI strategy that connects consumers to commerce outcomes.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Marketer/agency/consultative services experience in SEM.
• Experience with and knowledge of primary buying platforms and formats (Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Skai, Yahoo! / Bing, Performance Max, PLAs, Shopping engines).
• Experience in search analysis and reporting.
• Analytical skills in developing marketing reports that enhance SEM performance efficiencies.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to manage projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Data visualization experience.
• Fluency in data-driven targeting and revenue driving strategy.
• Knowledge of advertising channels across TV, audio, OOH, Display (desktop, mobile), Digital Video, Social Media, various buying methodologies (CPM, CPC, CPA), etc.
• Exposure to online report builders such as Adobe/Omniture and ability to build and pull reports.
• Open to explore new methods of search strategy as consumer behavior adapts.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

• Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon.
• From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.
• Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
• For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $91,500.00 - $159,000.00.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $91,500.00 - $159,000.00.