Paid Media Manager

Silverback Strategies
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with 3-5 years of agency experience in Paid Search and Social, and a track record of full ownership of client accounts, will find this remote, collaborative role ideal for growth and impact.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of agency experience in Paid Search and Social, and a track record of full ownership of client accounts, will find this remote, collaborative role ideal for growth and impact.
    — “A minimum of 3+ years of paid media agency experience - ideal candidate has 3-5 YOE.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a small agency with opportunities to drive change and influence strategy will find this role a good fit.
    — “Make an impact: We’re a small agency. Everybody has the opportunity to drive change and impact.”
  • Professionals who enjoy client-facing responsibilities and building rapport while delivering performance results will excel here.
    — “This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn’t want to talk directly to clients.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires full ownership of client success, which may demand significant autonomy and responsibility.
    — “You'll fully own the success of your 3-5 clients from strategy development, to tactical execution, to reporting & client-facing communication.”
  • Prior experience managing both Paid Search and Social campaigns is mandatory, not optional.
    — “Must-have experience managing both Paid Search and Social campaigns.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to independently manage client accounts and deliver measurable business impact in your resume and interviews.
    — “Your ability to tie Media wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business, revenue, etc is what will make you a superstar.”
  • Highlight your experience with Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok in your campaign management work history.
    — “Successfully plan & execute campaigns in both Search and Social paid media platforms (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok).”
  • Demonstrate your comfort with client communication and your ability to build rapport and credibility.
    — “be comfortable building rapport, establishing expertise / credibility, and serving as the face of the Paid Media engagement with your assigned clients.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful campaign execution
  • positive client feedback
  • improved client performance metrics
Typical background
3+ years of experience in digital marketingdegree in marketing or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Paid Media ManagementCampaign StrategyClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis

Preferred

SEOCreative Strategy

Stack & domain

GoogleMetaLinkedinTiktokLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkCollaborationMarketingPerformance MarketingSEOMeasurementCreative

About the role

Original posting from Silverback Strategies via Lever

Silverback Strategies is a performance marketing agency built to help marketers grow and capitalize on change. Ad Age, Inc Magazine, The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, and The Washington Business Journal have recognized Silverback as one of the best places to work.

We hire the best and help them get better. Silverbackers are supported, challenged and inspired by their peers. Regardless of title or tenure, every Silverbacker plays a role in helping our agency get better. This is a place where you can make a difference.

Today, we're looking for a Paid Media Manager to join our growing team. Our new Paid Media Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in all things related to Paid Media. You will play both the lead role & support on a portfolio of Paid Media client strategies, build & maintain great client relationships, manage timelines and deliverables, and directly grow clients’ marketing performance through your work.

The Paid Media Manager will independently lead account strategy for a select few of their own clients, while also working closely with Senior Paid Media Managers and Associate Directors to support on account strategy & tactical execution for larger clients as needed. This role is ideal for a Paid Media pro with 3+ years of experience who is driven and hungry to bring their media strategy & client ownership chops to the next level. You’ll work on a team of top-notch digital marketing SMEs, and will collaborate with counterparts on SEO, Measurement, and Creative teams to successfully execute client delivery.

Here’s what we expect from our Paid Media Manager.

—What You'll Do—:

Client Ownership: Responsible for the strategy development, innovation, and tactical execution + performance of small-but-impactful portfolio Paid Media client accounts. (3-5 clients)

Hitting Client Goals: Plan, implement and audit paid media campaigns & strategies that align with client KPIs, marketing, and business goals

Hands-on-keys Execution: Successfully plan & execute campaigns in both Search and Social paid media platforms (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok)

Client-Facing / Account Management: Serve as the lead point of contact for all things Paid Media for your “owned” clients; lead biweekly and ad hoc client calls to build & maintain strong client relationships

Testing & Innovation: Support channel innovation efforts, ensuring clients' Paid Media strategies are following evolving best practices and using performance data to identify opportunities for new campaigns, optimizations, and testing

Reporting: Regularly create, analyze, and present insightful and actionable Paid Media performance reports directly to clients

Project Management: Accurately communicate project timelines to clients; manage client expectations and proactively update clients as things change

Creative Strategy: Collaborate with Silverback's Creative Director and Design team on ad creation and testing plans; assist with creative strategy and briefs as needed

Know Your Client's Business: Understand your clients’ industries, audience, and goals while staying on top of industry changes, trends, and best practices

Teamwork & Collaboration: Join in creative brainstorming sessions with other members of the Paid Media team to promote a culture of collaboration and innovation

Professional Growth: Accept feedback and coaching from the Associate Director of Media to ensure our clients are receiving a best-in-class experience & top-notch performance.

—What We’re Looking For—:

Years of Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of paid media agency experience - ideal candidate has 3-5 YOE. Previous performance agency experience is a MUST-HAVE!

Paid Search and Social Expertise: Must-have experience managing both Paid Search and Social campaigns. (Main platforms are Google & Meta; secondary platforms are LinkedIn and TikTok)

Client-Facing Comfortability: This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn’t want to talk directly to clients. You must be comfortable building rapport, establishing expertise / credibility, and serving as the face of the Paid Media engagement with your assigned clients.

Business Acumen: Being able to build & execute winning Paid Media strategies across multiple industries is crucial — but your ability to tie Media wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business, revenue, etc is what will make you a superstar.

Ownership of Work: In this role, you'll fully own the success of your 3-5 clients from strategy development, to tactical execution, to reporting & client-facing communication. You MUST have prior experience taking "full ownership" of client(s) in a similar vein in order to succeed at Silverback.

Curiosity & “Get Sh*t Done” Mentality: You’d rather take a big swing and miss than sit around twiddling your thumbs. You’re energized by & thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and results are king. You’re relentlessly curious, eager to learn, and willing to make mistakes in the name of progress & growth.

Data Analysis: You're a whiz in Excel and/or Google Sheets. Complex sets of data don't throw you, and you're comfortable analyzing & breaking down data using GA4 and other tools to produce clear, insightful, and meaningful reports for clients.

Adaptability & Growth: Feedback fuels you. You lean into change, sharpen your skills, and push yourself and your team to get better every day.

Project & Time Management: You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight. Competing demands don't throw you. 

—Why Silverback?—:

Silverback isn’t for everybody. If you’re an A player, you will get paid more, learn more and grow faster with support from a smart and fun team. If you’re a B player, you will be miserable.

Make an impact: We’re a small agency. Everybody has the opportunity to drive change and impact.

Get paid: We hire the best and pay them generously.

Do cool sh*t: From media to SEO to measurement, learn the cutting edge of what works.

—Benefits & Perks—:

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Virtual Team Events and a fun, casual, inclusive company culture

Company-paid ClassPass membership

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Summer Fridays

401(k) with Employer Match

—Work Environment—:

We’re a fully remote agency with employees working across the continental United States. At Silverback, you'll be part of a remote work culture that emphasizes smooth, productive online communication.

We at Silverback pride ourselves on being an extremely tight-knit team. We boast an unparalleled culture of collaboration, empathy, and a truly "work hard, play hard" mentality.

Ad Age, Inc. Magazine and The Washington Post have named Silverback one of the best places to work in the Country and our CEO is a DIGIDAY Top Boss. Apply today & discover for yourself what makes Silverback Strategies such a special place to work. We can't wait to hear from you!

Silverback Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. If you believe you meet the qualifications for the position, then we invite you to apply. We celebrate the free flow of conversation, ideas and opinions at Silverback, but actions such as bullying, discrimination, harassment or retaliation of any kind are strictly prohibited in our workplace. We are committed to providing a safe, open and accommodating environment that allows all of our team members to thrive. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, color, disability, family, genetic information, origin, race, religion, sex. For more information, we invite you to visit eeoc.gov.

Source: Silverback Strategies careers (Lever)

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