Paid Media Specialist; Search + Shopping

Title
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Paid Media Specialist (Search + Shopping)

Reports to
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Paid Media Manager

Location
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Remote (PST preferred)

We’re looking for a Paid Media Specialist to own the day-to-day execution of our Search, Shopping, and Performance Max (PMax) campaigns across Google and Microsoft Ads. This role is hands‑on and execution-focused, with a strong emphasis on account health, performance monitoring, and continuous data‑driven optimization & testing. As our Paid Media Specialist, you will be involved in every aspect of campaign management, from strategy development & planning to execution & reporting.

You will work closely with the Paid Media Manager to help shape channel strategies & priorities and execute those strategies across Google & Microsoft. If you enjoy being close to data and understanding what it means, have a deep understanding of the mechanics of Search and Shopping, and want clear ownership over performance, then this role is perfect for you!

• Own the day-to-day management of Search & Shopping campaigns across Google and Microsoft Ads.
• Execute ongoing account optimizations, including (but not limited to) search term mining & negative keyword management, keyword expansion, bid and budget optimizations, Shopping product optimizations, and ad/asset/creative refreshes & testing.
• Support sitewide discount messaging across Search and Shopping channels.
• Own the creation/builds of new campaigns and ensure proper campaign structures for optimal performance and scalability.
• Maintain strong account hygiene through regular QAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. analytics, creative, merchandising, etc.) as needed.

• Translate campaign data into clear, actionable insights. Share weekly, monthly, and ad hoc performance updates & insights with Paid Media Team & leadership.
• Track and report on channel effectiveness & identify optimization opportunities.
• Proactively identify & address ad account issues, such as spend anomalies, performance drops, and disapprovals.
• Track emerging trends (keywords, competitors, industry, etc.) in the paid space to identify areas of opportunity.

• Identify opportunities to test and improve performance based on data, observed trends, and new ad platform capabilities.
• Propose test ideas with clear hypotheses, success metrics, and expected impact.
• Execute approved tests, monitor results & document learnings, and make recommendations based on observations.

• A strong communicator & collaborator. You work effectively with cross-functional teams, from individual contributors to leadership.
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights, recommendations, and action.
• An autonomous self-starter. You take initiative independently and enjoy taking on new projects.
• Results-oriented and data-driven. You love to set goals and crush them.
• Detail-oriented, but you don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. You’re organized, meticulous, and thorough, but understand how your channels fit into the overall marketing strategy.
• Flexible & able to pivot when necessary. You're comfortable working with changing priorities & evolving responsibilities, and you have the confidence to flourish in a rapidly growing company.
• Naturally curious & interested in the marketing industry. You stay current on paid media trends, platform updates, and new features, and apply that knowledge thoughtfully.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years hands‑on experience managing paid Search and/or Shopping campaigns. Agency experience a plus.
  • Experience in the Google Ads platform a requirement, Microsoft Ads a plus.
  • Experience working in Google Merchant Center a plus.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience with product feeds or feed management tools a plus.
• Experience managing paid strategy for e‑commerce & B2B a plus.
• Experience managing budgets of $100k/month.
• Experience with external reporting tools a plus (e.g. Looker, Looker Studio, GA4, Supermetrics, Tableau, etc.)

This is a US Remote position. The California base…