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Paid Media Specialist

Benzinga

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Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and execute paid media strategies across Google Ads and Bing Ads platforms.
  • Conduct keyword research and audience targeting to structure campaigns effectively.
  • Set up campaign parameters (bidding, budgets, ad groups, targeting) based on strategic goals.

Optimization & Performance Management

  • Perform ongoing campaign optimizations (adjust bids, update keywords, refresh creatives) to improve ad performance and ROI.
  • Identify growth opportunities and recommend new strategies to expand reach and visibility.
  • Implement A/B testing for ad copy, landing pages, and targeting methods to improve conversion rates.

Budget Management

  • Monitor daily spend across all paid search channels to ensure campaigns are within budget.
  • Forecast and allocate budgets to meet performance and business objectives.
  • Provide regular budget pacing reports and recommendations for any necessary adjustments.

Analytics & Reporting

  • -Track, measure, and analyze campaign performance metrics (CPC, CTR, CPA, ROAS, etc.) using tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Bing Ads reporting.
  • Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on campaign performance, including insights and recommendations.
  • Present findings to stakeholders, explaining complex data insights in an understandable way.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to develop compelling ad copy and landing pages that align with brand guidelines.
  • Collaborate with SEO specialists to ensure cohesive strategies that maximize overall search visibility.
  • Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Sales, Product) to align campaign objectives with broader business goals.

Market & Trend Analysis

  • Stay current with industry trends, platform updates, and best practices in search engine marketing.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth.
  • Propose new channels, platforms, or strategies for testing and potential scaling.

Requirements

  • Proficient with Google Ads, Bing Ads, Google Analytics, and other analytics/reporting tools.
  • Strong understanding of PPC, keyword research, audience segmentation, and bidding strategies.
  • Familiarity with conversion tracking (GTM, pixel implementation, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets for data manipulation and reporting.
  • Ability to interpret large data sets and derive actionable insights.

Experience

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns on Google Ads and Bing Ads.
  • Demonstrated success in optimizing campaigns for both e-commerce and lead-generation environments is a plus.

● Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.