Performance Media Associate (Paid Search)

<p>Open position in St. Louis, MO; Portsmouth, NH; Kansas City, MO; or Columbia, MO. <span class="ignore-global-css">Hybrid work schedule: 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong>Visa sponsorship </strong>is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Overview:</strong></span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">The Performance Media Associate (Paid Search) is an entry-level position that supports the paid search team as they learn the ins and outs of paid search advertising. This individual is responsible for owning and driving certain internal-facing tasks as directed by senior members of the team. This role reports to the Associate Director, Paid Search &amp; Social.</span><strong class="ignore-global-css"><br></strong></span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Essential Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong><span class="ignore-global-css">(Other duties may be assigned)</span></span></p> <p>Campaign Support</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Assist senior team members with paid search campaign development, including keyword research and ad copy development.</li> <li>Traffic paid search campaigns across all networks as directed by senior members of the team.</li> <li>Assist senior team members with daily budget management.</li> <li>Present optimization recommendations for paid search campaigns to senior members of the team. Execute on approved recommendations.</li> </ul> <p>Reporting &amp; Analytics</p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain Google Data Studio reports for all paid media clients.</li> <li>Responsible for pulling data for monthly reports for all paid media clients.</li> </ul> <p>Growth &amp; Operations</p> <ul> <li>Attend partner and vendor calls.</li> <li>Expected to grow understanding of paid search tactics and strategies.</li> <li>Expected to grow understanding of client management and proactive problem-solving.</li> <li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Qualifications -&nbsp;</strong>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of paid search platforms including Google Ads (Search, Display) and Microsoft Advertising (Bing) a plus. Google Ads certification is strongly encouraged.</li> <li>Knowledge of analytics platforms including Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, and Google Tag Manager a plus.</li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.</li> <li>Previous experience at an agency or internal marketing department a plus.</li> <li>Ability to adapt to and work in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>0–2 years of experience.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Total Perks Package</strong></p> <ul> <li>The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story</li> <li>Amazing opportunities for career development</li> <li>Recognition programs</li> <li>Employee referral bonus</li> <li>Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home</li> <li>Fun and collaborative work environment</li> <li>Casual dress code</li> <li>Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)</li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off Policy</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Paid holidays, including agency <span class="gmail-ignore-global-css">soft </span>closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice&nbsp;<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vsapartners.com-assets/VSAPartnersEmployee+PrivacyNotice2024.pdf" target="_blank">h</a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScnONj7xW3Xy3ytStohy1If0HY6iVnLs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">ere.&nbsp;</a></p></div>