Manager, Paid Search

Paid Search, Manager

Location/Office Setup: NY, NY — Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Who We Are:  

At Digital Matter, we are a next-generation growth and transformation partner built for the realities of today’s market.   

We combine the pace and precision of a startup with the discipline and rigor of a global advisory firm.  

Our team brings deep operating experience across media, retail, and technology. We have built, scaled, and transformed organizations.  

We help consumer brands unlock growth and navigate transformation by managing media as a strategic asset class, connecting data, technology, and creativity to deliver measurable business impact.  

Our mission is clear: to transform media into a lever for enterprise-level value creation, powered by intelligence, automation, and future-ready technology.  

Over the past seven years, we’ve guided organizations through IPOs, digital turnarounds, and successful exits, proving that when media is managed as capital, it becomes a catalyst for growth and transformation at scale. 

What You’ll Do:

Campaign Management & Optimization

·      Oversee the day-to-day management of paid search campaigns across assigned clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and performance delivery.

·      Monitor pacing, budgets, and KPIs, implementing optimizations to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Data Analysis & Insights

·      Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

·      Prepare and present actionable insights and optimization recommendations to clients and internal teams.

Testing & Innovation

·      Contribute to test-and-learn roadmaps, including ad copy tests, keyword expansions, and feature adoption.

·      Stay current on search platform updates and provide recommendations on new tools, features, or betas that could improve client performance.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

·      Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, ensuring flawless campaign execution and professional development.

·      Provide training, feedback, and guidance on best practices, campaign workflows, and problem-solving.

Client Partnership & Communication

·      Serve as the day-to-day contact for client teams, delivering performance updates and campaign recommendations with confidence.

·      Build strong relationships with client stakeholders by demonstrating accountability, expertise, and responsiveness.

Cross-Channel Collaboration

·      Work with Associate Directors and other channel teams (Paid Social, Programmatic, SEO) to ensure search programs are integrated into broader media strategies.

·      Share learnings and best practices with peers and junior team members.

•  Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Shopping, Performance Max, SA360, or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of experience mentoring or directly managing junior team members.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, performance reporting).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus     
• Full coverage health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision    
• 401K with company contribution 
• 17 vacation days in addition to company holidays and sick days 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave    

What We Value 

One Team. 

We’re all in. When we win, we win together. When we miss, we learn together. Collaboration isn’t optional; it’s how we operate. Everyone plays a part, everyone has a stake, and every result belongs to all of us.  

Maximum Transparency.   

We are transparent, both internally and externally. The value we deliver comes from leveraging those truths to drive actionable solutions that move the business forward. 

Ownership Culture.  

We believe in moving with purpose. We don’t wait for perfect conditions - we identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and execute with speed and accountability. Success is measured by what we accomplish, not just what we plan. 

Digital Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. All hiring decisions at Digital Matter are based on strategic business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status 

** Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. ** 

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000