Specialist, Paid Search

Axial1 Performance Science, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Axial1 is seeking an analytically minded Specialist, Paid Search to assist with campaign execution across Google Ads products and YouTube within the Performance Media team.

You will join a fast-growing agency focused on holistic performance marketing and advanced analytics solutions, collaborating with leadership to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns that deliver measurable results across the marketing funnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years experience in Paid Search marketing.
• Knowledge of Google Ads products (Search, Performance Max, YouTube, Discovery, GDN).
• Strong data-driven decision making.
• Excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Paid Search strategy and execution across Google and Microsoft ad platforms.
• Assist multi-channel digital media buying and planning through all steps of the planning process, from briefing to campaign creation.
• Collaborate on day to day campaign budget pacing and performance across media portfolio – including bidding, copy and performance optimization recommendations
• Assist with all aspects of campaign creation and management including forecasting, KPI setting, creative briefing, trafficking, and managing delivery timelines
• Contribute to weekly reporting, including insights and tactical recommendations
• Support ad hoc data analysis to drive optimization and testing recommendations
• Assist with test planning processes, and campaign change tracking
• Work with analytics team to deliver holistic insights and campaign learnings
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment; very strong organizational and communication skills are a must

Skills

Paid Search

Google Ads

Data analysis

Client communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ad tagging

Audience management tools

Campaign forecasting

Job description

We are looking for an analytically minded, Specialist, Paid Search for Axial1 to assist with campaign execution across Paid SEM, YouTube and other Google Ads products. This role sits within the Performance Media team, partnering closely with leadership and peers across Paid Search to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns that deliver measurable results.

You will have the opportunity to support Axial1’s multichannel strategy - both leaning into your core strengths and developing new areas of expertise. You will be joining an innovative, rapidly growing business that is focused on bringing holistic performance marketing and advanced analytics solutions to our client base, across all aspects of the marketing funnel. We are looking for smart, passionate and experienced professionals who want to be part of a company where they can play an influential role with both our clients and within the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Paid Search strategy and execution across Google and Microsoft ad platforms
• Assist multi-channel digital media buying and planning through all steps of the planning process, from briefing to campaign creation
• Collaborate on day to day campaign budget pacing and performance across media portfolio – including bidding, copy and performance optimization recommendations
• Assist with all aspects of campaign creation and management including forecasting, KPI setting, creative briefing, trafficking, and managing delivery timelines
• Contribute to weekly reporting, including insights and tactical recommendations
• Support ad hoc data analysis to drive optimization and testing recommendations
• Assist with test planning processes, and campaign change tracking
• Work with analytics team to deliver holistic insights and campaign learnings
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment; very strong organizational and communication skills are a must

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years experience working in Paid Search marketing Some experience executing campaigns in Paid Search ad platforms with focus on Google Ads products (Search, Performance Max, YouTube, Discovery, GDN) a plus
• Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Professional client communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize responsibilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Curious, passionate about learning and data driven in their decision making
• Self-motivated, but also can work well in a team
• Knowledgeable about ad tech: ad serving, audience management tools, ad tagging
• Enthusiasm for the future of brand and performance advertising
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Company Description:

Axial1 is a full-service performance marketing firm that utilizes advanced analytics, powered by AI/ML, to activate all performance drivers and channels. From search and social to commerce and display and beyond - our proprietary data-driven analytics enable clients to move from data to insight to performance more effectively and efficiently across the entire path to purchase.

Axial1believes in a diverse environment that encourages original thinking about our business and empowers us to communicate with a global world of customers. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity of thought as they help us challenge and refine our solutions. Axial1, as a best-in-class marketing agency, welcomes big ideas, and believes they can come from anywhere.