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Wpromote

Paid Search Manager

$74K - $90K/yr

The Role We're looking for a Paid Search Manager to join the rapidly expanding team that is the backbone of our company. You'll directly manage search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns across both ...

Synchrony Financial

Paid Search Analyst

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

We are seeking a Paid Search Analyst to serve as a hands-on-keyboard SEM strategist and analyst, supporting business partners across the enterprise. This role will execute/optimize campaigns for our ...

WPP Media

Manager, Paid Search

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $140K/yr

Role Summary & Impact As a Manager, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus ...

Power Digital

Paid Search Specialist

$9.5K/mo

The Paid Search Specialist is responsible for creating Paid Search campaigns using Google Ads, managing client budgets, and assisting in account analysis & reporting. This role will work closely with ...

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Prodigious Worldwide

Manager, Paid Search

Chicago, IL · On-site

Manager, Paid Search Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the ...

New

Real Chemistry

Manager, Paid Search

This role will be focused on Paid Search - overseeing, and crafting tactical SEM plans, managing the teams' activation and success of those programs. You'd operate in partnership with account ...

Victoria's Secret

Specialist, Paid Search

New York, NY · On-site

$88K - $117K/yr

Your Impact As a Paid Search Specialist, you will be responsible for hands-on management of paid search programs, campaigns, and day-to-day optimization. You will drive advancement in marketing ...

Victoria's Secret

Specialist, Paid Search

Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

Your Impact As a Paid Search Specialist, you will be responsible for hands-on management of paid search programs, campaigns, and day-to-day optimization. You will drive advancement in marketing ...

Power Digital

Paid Search Specialist

$9.5K/mo

As a full-service growth marketing firm, we offer best-in-class services including: SEO, Content Marketing, Paid Media, Social Media Marketing, Programmatic + CTV, Public Relations, Influencer ...

WPP Media

Supervisor, Paid Search

New York, NY · On-site

Role Summary As a Supervisor, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus ...

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How much do paid search jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for paid search in the United States is $56,423.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a paid search specialist?

Paid search specialists are digital marketing professionals who manage and optimize online advertising campaigns on search engines like Google and Bing. They create, monitor, and adjust pay-per-click (PPC) ads to drive targeted traffic to websites, with the goal of increasing leads, sales, or brand awareness. Their responsibilities include keyword research, bid management, ad copywriting, performance analysis, and staying up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithms and trends. Paid search specialists play a crucial role in helping businesses maximize their return on investment from online advertising.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paid search specialist?

To thrive as a Paid Search Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, digital marketing knowledge, and experience with pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, often backed by a relevant degree or certifications like Google Ads. Familiarity with platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Google Analytics, and bid management tools is essential. Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication help you optimize campaigns and collaborate with clients or teams. These skills ensure efficient budget management, high campaign performance, and measurable return on investment in a competitive digital landscape.

How does a paid search specialist typically collaborate with other marketing team members to ensure campaign success?

A Paid Search Specialist regularly works alongside content creators, designers, and analytics teams to align ad copy, landing pages, and keyword strategies with broader marketing goals. Effective communication with these colleagues helps ensure that paid campaigns are consistent with brand messaging and optimized for conversions. Regular meetings and shared performance reports are common practices, allowing the team to adjust strategies quickly based on real-time data. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and drives better results across all digital marketing channels.

What is the difference between Paid Search vs PPC Specialist?

AspectPaid SearchPPC Specialist
CredentialsExperience with SEM tools, certifications like Google AdsSame as Paid Search, often with additional marketing certifications
Work EnvironmentDigital marketing teams, agencies, in-house marketingMarketing agencies, in-house teams, freelance roles
Industry UsageCommon in digital marketing, advertising, e-commerceUsed interchangeably with Paid Search, specialized in campaign management
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding paid advertising strategiesFocus on campaign execution and optimization

Paid Search and PPC Specialist roles are closely related, often overlapping in skills and work environment. Paid Search refers broadly to managing paid advertising campaigns on search engines, while PPC Specialist emphasizes the execution and optimization of these campaigns. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to digital marketing strategies.

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Infographic showing various Paid Search job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,423 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Paid Search Manager

Wpromote

Remote

$74K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Role
 
We're looking for a Paid Search Manager to join the rapidly expanding team that is the backbone of our company. You'll directly manage search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns across both Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, making optimizations and updates daily. Your complex and diverse portfolio of clients will be a mix of both big and small that constantly challenges you, and with extensive experience and/or a proven track record, you could be working with some of our biggest brands. As an individual contributor, you'll be trusted to oversee all account activity, collaborate with managers from other channels, and come up with campaign strategies for your book of clients.
 
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek's Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in marketing.
 
We offer:
-Remote-first culture
-Unlimited PTO
-Extended Holiday break (Winter)
-Flexible schedules
-Work from anywhere options*
-100% paid parental leave
-401(k) matching
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
-Sponsored life insurance
-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
-Annual Class Pass credits and more!
 
The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $74,000 - $90,000, based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and the respective state's salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget.  The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).
 
*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions
**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!
***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
 
Important Notice: Beware of Job Scams
Wpromote recruiting communications will only be sent through our official channels via wpromote.com email addresses. If you see a posting elsewhere that is not reflected on Wpromote.com/careers, it may be a fraudulent posting. We do not require payment or fees during the hiring process nor do we request sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or payment details. Please safeguard yourself against possible scams and contact us if you encounter any suspicious activity.
 
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You Will Be
  • Planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive paid search strategies to drive direct response and new user acquisition for your book of clients.
  • Utilizing business acumen to work closely with client teams to identify and fully understand business needs, campaign performance objectives, and opportunities to grow the relationship and client investments.
  • Creating and managing paid search accounts/campaigns via various paid search marketing platforms including but not limited to: Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Criteo, etc.
  • Managing Search, Shopping, Display, Remarketing, App Install and Video advertising campaigns.
  • Working with direct response advertising strategies to drive sales revenue and/or qualified leads.
  • Conducting keyword research, writing ad copy, and establishing bidding strategies to meet and exceed client KPIs.
  • Creating and implementing campaign A/B test experiments to identify optimal campaign settings
  • Using Google Analytics to develop insights and action items intended to improve paid search performance and meet client goals.
  • Analyzing paid search campaign results and adjust strategy and budgets accordingly.
  • Communicating with clients regularly to discuss goals and deliver results.
  • Developing strategies across all marketing channels to improve client goals (eg. CPA, ROAS) and achieve maximum efficiency.
You Must Have
  • 1.5-3 years of experience managing paid search campaigns for multiple client portfolios within an advertising agency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Deep knowledge of the SEM industry and the paid search advertising model
  • Experience with keyword research tools and web analytics tools (Google Analytics), as well as how to use these tools in paid search campaigns
  • General knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), social advertising, and web usability
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUPS and chart building
  • Extremely well organized, able to balance client timelines and business needs, possibly across multiple clients
  • Work comfortably in dynamic, time-intensive environments where consistent fire drills and competing priorities are commonplace
  • An understanding of customer lifetime value and optimizing towards profits based on client margins
  • Ability to manage expectations and priorities
  • Experience presenting to senior-level client contacts
  • Agency experience preferred with managing multiple clients with monthly budgets ranging between $50,000-$500,000 per client
  • Experience with Google Suite
Nice to Have
  • Hands-on experience using AI and automation tools inside and outside paid search platforms to optimize results
Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
 
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
 
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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