Associate, Paid Search

THE ROLE

As an Associate, Search, you are at the beginning of your performance marketing journey. Your primary function will be to learn the fundamentals of Paid Search Engine Marketing while providing vital production and execution support for your account team. This role is designed for someone learning a new job, moving from foundational training to independent, error‑free execution of standard tasks. You will master the platforms, safeguard our data quality, and gain the technical skills necessary to progress into advanced account management roles.

• Execute day‑to‑day paid search account management across platforms including Google Ads and Bing, supporting campaign launches, optimizations, and maintenance.
• Pull, analyze, and interpret performance reports at multiple levels (campaign, ad group, keyword, audience, placement, device) to identify trends and insights.
• Monitor daily performance and budget pacing, proactively flagging and addressing variances greater than ±15%.
• Support campaign builds by contributing to strategy, structure, keyword selection, settings, and ad development.
• Assist with bid management by applying appropriate bidding strategies and making data‑driven bid adjustments.
• Produce clear and accurate performance summaries and report write‑ups explaining week‑over‑week changes.
• Create, QA, and maintain tracking solutions including pixels, remarketing lists, and conversion tracking.
• Collaborate with internal and nearshore teams, delegating execution tasks when appropriate and participating in ongoing paid search training.

• 1–2 years experience in an agency or startup environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, concatenation, pivot tables, text to columns, and conditional formatting.
• Ability to apply spreadsheet formulas effectively in real‑world use cases (e.g., ad customization and data analysis) with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to QA to ensure data accuracy for internal teams and clients.
• Working knowledge of paid search platforms and tools, including Google Ads UI, Google Ads Editor, and other channel‑specific platforms.
• Experience uploading and editing campaigns, ads, keywords, targeting methods, placements, and negative keywords.
• Understanding of core SEM metrics (e.g., CPC, CTR, CVR) and how they relate to performance outcomes.
• Familiarity with SEM optimization levers and methodologies, including DMUS’s SEM approach.
• Eagerness to learn and grow, demonstrated through participation in internal and partner‑led training sessions.

You will have to communicate with your team members abroad, therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role.

• Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members.
• Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases.
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi‑Fi/electricity expenses.
• Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes.
• 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub.
• Access to our benefits platform through Bonda.
• A flexible vacation policy.

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E‑Verify, meaning your Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. We are a B Corp‑certified company passionate about purpose‑driven work.

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