Paid Search & Social Media Manager [AQ-15646]

Join a leading organization at the forefront of its industry, renowned for its innovative approach and unwavering dedication to its customers. This company fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Through our partnership with Aquent, you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of digital engagement.

Are you ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented media professional passionate about crafting impactful digital campaigns. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to drive the operational execution of paid media strategies across various channels. You will leverage your expertise in paid search and social media to directly influence marketing outcomes, innovate with data-driven insights, and contribute to the overall success of our client’s marketing initiatives. Your work will ensure messages reach the right audiences effectively, helping to achieve critical business objectives and maintain their position as an industry leader, directly shaping the future of digital engagement and driving tangible business growth.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and optimization of digital, social, and traditional media strategies, including the potential to develop moderately complex single-channel media strategies.
• Collaborate with the Media Team to translate business intelligence and internal client objectives, guiding media agencies effectively.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define parameters for developing robust media strategies.
• Socialize media recommendations, clearly articulating the rationale and demonstrating how strategies meet business objectives and adhere to best practices.
• Ensure media plans are implemented correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the meticulous management of budget plans.
• Serve as a valuable resource to team members on routine matters.
• Apply foundational knowledge of social and digital marketing principles to everyday tasks.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with agencies to ensure goal alignment and prioritization.
• Utilize a moderate understanding of analytics and measurement tools/techniques to test and optimize performance against objectives.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 or more years of experience in a marketing, sales, advertising, and/or communications function.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: social marketing, digital marketing, website merchandising, search marketing, mobile marketing, or digital campaign management.
• Solid foundational knowledge of the digital or social marketing industry and its practices.
• Experience influencing business decisions.
• Experience facilitating and/or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Proficient knowledge of the impact of social marketing on an omni-channel experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in navigating and executing within major search buying platforms and leading social buying platforms.
• Experience with industry-standard web analytics tools.
• Demonstrated success in developing search and social tactical strategies in alignment with business goals, preferably across complex service products.
• Understanding of marketing attribution and measurement methodologies in relation to testing within paid search.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
• Experience in Agile working environments.
  
  

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.