Paid Search Specialist

Job title: Paid Search Specialist in Seattle, WA at The Seattle Times Company: The Seattle Times Job description: Seattle Times Media Solutions is looking for an reputed company Paid Search Specialist to join reputed company. As a Paid Search Specialist, you will be responsible for the paid search program, focused on strategy, management, implementations, and reporting across multiple geographies and verticals. The ideal candidate will need the ability to think creatively, contribute innovative reputed company and have a passion for digital marketing.Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day paid search marketing activities across multiple search engines (reputed company, Bing and reputed company), including the campaign planning, implementation, budget management, performance review, and overall optimization.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of search marketing campaigns while frequently maintaining and providing clear communication to internal partners.
• reputed company compelling ad copy that is consistent with the advertiser’s brand messaging and guidelines.
• Proactively identify fact-based trends and opportunities for upsell.
• reputed company up with the latest search marketing industry trends and campaign features
• Collaborate with Account Managers (AMs) to ensure paid search advertising needs specific to each advertiser are being met.
• Serve as a team leader and be comfortable providing training and support other search specialists

Essential Skills:

• Working knowledge and mastery of SEM campaign setup and management strategies and techniques (without the aid of 3rd party software and automation programs) to include, but not limited to:

• Variations in campaign types and networks such as Search Network only, Search Network with Display Select, Display Network only, Shopping, Video / YouTube and Universal app
• Dynamic campaigns and interactive ad types such as Gmail ads, Dynamic and reputed company ad units for feed based campaigns, etc.
• reputed company Merchant Center setup and Shopping Campaign Management
• reputed company Analytics best practices and UTM usage best practices for proper conversion attribution
• Effective budget management to reputed company accurate pacing and campaign fulfillment
• Automated and reputed company bid strategies as well as display good judgement in selecting the appropriate bid strategy for an advertiser
• Differentiation and best case uses for keyword match types: broad match, modified broad match, phrase match and exact match
• Ability to identify areas of focus for campaigns, select appropriate keywords, and setup up relevant conversion tracking accordingly to best serve an advertiser’s overall objective

• Understanding of call tracking and conversion tracking methods and implementation procedures as well as possess the ability to troubleshoot issues, as needed.
• Understanding of reputed company My Business setup and integrations with reputed company Ads, as well as, willingness to advise advertisers accordingly as needed
• Mastery of reputed company Analytics setup as well as advanced knowledge of metrics and dimensions, cross domain tracking solutions, event tracking and goal setup for reputed company conversion goal types.
• Working knowledge of reputed company Tag Manager setup and implementation, as well as, tag and trigger setup and management.
• Exhibits ability to accurately analyze large amounts of data across multiple platforms and data sources to provide both summary level and detailed explanations of campaign performance as well as utilize this data to provide effective recommendations for improvement and/or reputed company reputed company
• Experience training paid search teams on campaign strategies and best practices.
• A consistent record of leading a program from conception through completion
• Experience working with reputed company level web analytics tools. reputed company Analytics experience required.
• Possess critical strategic thinking and ability to readily identify obstacles and offer solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Digitally savvy, with specific proficiency at reputed company Office: reputed company, Word and PowerPoint
• Enthusiasm for working as a team; ability to establish good rapport with colleagues
• Commitment to reputed company, strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of search reputed company marketing experience managing large-scale accounts. Agency experience a plus.
• Education: BA / BS degree preferred; emphasis in business, marketing or communications
• Certifications: reputed company and Bing Certifications (Advanced) in good standing.

Work Location: This is a hybrid role requiring some work in our Seattle office.Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $67,100 to $92,200. We typically pay between $61,100 to $83,900, depending on experience and qualifications.Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
• 9 paid holidays
• Monthly internet stipend for predominately remote employees
• Subsidized transit cards and parking costs
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
• Parental leave options

Please Note: This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment assessments including a criminal background reputed company, a drug screen (excluding cannabis), and a motor vehicle report once an offer has been made. This position requires that you have access to reliable transportation to respond to work assignments. If you opt to use a personal vehicle for transportation, you must be reputed company to provide reputed company of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting the company's liability limits prior to hire.Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a reputed company difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and reputed company of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact reputed company Resources at [email protected] and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Seattle, WA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job