Programmatic and Paid Media Manager

At Manifest, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact. Let’s chat.

We’re hiring a Programmatic and Paid Media Manager ("Performance Marketing Manager") to join our team. Candidates need to have expertise in programmatic buying, ideally with paid search and/or paid social (Meta). This role is for you if you have 3-5 years of experience executing programmatic campaigns, as well as experience with paid search and/or paid social, and collaboration with internal agency teams and client teams. This role is based (hybrid) in Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on multi-channel paid media buying, particularly programmatic buying, with some paid search and/or paid social (Meta) experience.
• Contribute strategic insights into content planning and recognize opportunities for new content using analytics, search behaviors, intent and trends, social listening, competitive analytics, etc.
• Manage direct client communication, in partnership with account and project management, as it pertains to performance marketing programs.
• Perform daily DSP management tasks, including campaign analysis and management, bidding optimization, A/B testing, and KPI analysis.
• Collaborate with members of the Performance Marketing discipline for media distribution strategies.
• Collaborate with other internal teams, such as analytics, creative, account operations, etc., to ensure all media executions ladder to client objectives.
• Draft marketing copy for text ads, landing pages and paid campaigns.
• Monitor DSP capability and integration updates and assess the potential or known impact on Manifest clients.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting including performance measurement and metrics analysis and insights.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years proven track record running performance marketing programs with the focus on Programmatic, with additional paid media experience in paid search and/or paid social (Meta), primarily agencies.
• Expert computer proficiency: experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, Google Data products (such as Google Analytics), and keyword research tools: Google Keyword Planner, etc.
• Proficient in Google Ads, DSP management (TradeDesk, StackAdapt, etc.), Paid Social platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and campaign strategy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate the rationale behind the methodology that goes into performance media strategy.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to maintain key department metrics.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and able to direct own activities and to promote cross-team collaboration.
• Troubleshooting capabilities and a self-starter attitude.
• Outspoken and willing to speak up on areas of expertise, while being articulate in technical aspects of the job.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Hybrid to our Phoenix office; 3x week onsite.

What We Offer

• Private Company – Being a private organization allows us to move quickly so that we can deliver our best for our teams and our clients.
• Flexibility – We have a hybrid work environment and a flexible PTO plan that allows teams to take time off when they need it.
• Competitive Benefits and Salary – Multiple options for health plans based on your and/or your family’s needs, plus a 401(k) match and paid parental leave.

Manifest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Manifest recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.