Supervisor, Paid Search

WPP Media; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media (EssenceMediacom) seeks a Supervisor, Paid Search to manage day-to-day client-paid search campaigns and mentor a small team. You will develop strategy with a focus on delivering performance against client KPIs.

You will oversee 3–4 junior specialists, present results in status calls, and collaborate across Google Ads, SA360, and CM360 to optimize campaigns. The role offers a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on DR performance campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (Bing), SA360, CM360.
• Proven experience launching, optimizing, and scaling Paid Search and PMax campaigns.
• Strong foundation in tCPA/ROAS bidding, impression share analysis, keyword research and audience targeting.
• Experience forecasting large paid search portfolios and managing budgets with tools like Prisma.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategy, bid recommendations, execution and budgets.
• Oversee a small team (3-4 juniors), set priorities, manage workflow and QA across Paid Search and PMax setups.
• Build client relationships by acting as primary contact and presenting performance results and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance against client KPIs and baselines.
• Track data, identify opportunities for growth and efficiency using reporting tools.
• Test new campaign types, formats, and automated tools to improve efficiency.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives and tool rollouts to refine search practice.

Skills

Paid search

Team leadership

PPC bidding

Data analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Analytics/Marketing/Advertising

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising (Bing)

SA360

CM360

Prisma

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

AboutEssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

This role is within EssenceMediacom, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in driving breakthroughs for the world’s best brands through data-driven media and creative strategies.

Role Summary

As a Supervisor, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus increasingly on strategy development for your dedicated account(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, testing plans, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement.
• Oversee a small team (3-4 junior specialists), setting daily execution priorities, managing workflow, and conducting thorough QA across Paid Search, Performance Max campaign setups.
• Build strong client relationships by serving as a primary point of contact,attending recurring status calls, and presenting performance results and strategicrecommendations.
• Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance metrics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.
• Continually track and evaluate campaign data against business target metrics,using reporting tools to uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Test new campaign types, creative formats, and automated tools to improveteam efficiency and advance account strategy.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives, process changes, and tool rollouts to helprefine the overall search practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience running DR performancecampaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (Bing), Search Ads 360(SA360), and Campaign Manager 360 (CM360).
• Proven experience launching, optimizing, and scaling Paid Search and PMax campaigns
• Strong foundation in core PPC mechanics,including tCPA/ROAS bidding strategies, impression share analysis, keywordresearch, and audience targeting.
• Prior experience managing/forecasting large-scale paid searchportfolios against defined CPA, revenue, or conversion targets, and managingbudgets through tools like Prisma.
• Prior experience supervising, delegating to, or mentoringjunior team members (e.g., Senior Associates or Associates).
• Track record of using search engine analytics, and presentation toolsto build clear performance decks from raw data.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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US Pay Range

$60,000 — $140,000 USD

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