SEO/SEM Associate: Paid Search & Analytics

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate, SEO/SEM to support the Search team with keyword research, metadata development, QA, and performance analysis for client campaigns. You will assist in monitoring and optimizing paid search, pulling reports, and learning reporting tools to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong writing and Excel skills, clear communication, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Adherence to agency procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Minimal industry knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with manager to understand clients’ goals and deliverables.
• Research keywords and target audiences used in search.
• Assist with search keyword and content recommendations.
• Pull performance reports, organize data, and provide insights.
• Learn tools for reporting, analytics and competitive analysis.
• Execute campaign setup and day-to-day paid search monitoring.
• Understand core search metrics and bid adjustments to hit KPIs.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and document notes.

Skills

Adherence to agency procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong quantitative skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Minimal industry knowledge

Job description

Publicis Groupe in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate, SEO/SEM to support the Search team with keyword research, metadata development, QA, and performance analysis for client campaigns. You will assist in monitoring and optimizing paid search, pulling reports, and learning reporting tools to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong writing and Excel skills, clear communication, and team collaboration.