Director, Paid Search & YouTube

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• •7-9 years of paid search experience, with a healthy mix of hands-on know-how and managerial acumen
• •Advertising agency experience is required, with demonstrated ability to lead across multiple accounts simultaneously
• •Managerial experience required, with an active interest in mentoring, developing, and delegating effectively across a team
• •Deep experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• •Certifications are strongly preferred
• •Experience with Search Ads 360 and third-party search management platforms such as Marin, Kenshoo, or Adobe is a plus
• •3+ years of YouTube experience is a plus; experience with YouTube Select is a major plus
• •Experience with shopping feeds, product companies, commerce platforms, Amazon Ads, affiliate programs, or direct-to-consumer brands is strongly valued
• •Proficiency in measurement, trafficking, reporting, and the development of campaign performance insights through evaluating data
• •Ability to review performance data sets, identify critical storylines, and communicate accordingly internally and externally
• •Effective application of a performance marketing mindset, with the ability to analyze data, diagnose performance variables, and develop strategic approaches for continual optimization
• •A strong interest in ad tech, digital trends, search innovation, AI-driven media, automation, commerce, and the changing consumer discovery landscape
• •Foundational understanding of how search intent, automation, creative, landing page experience, feed quality, measurement, and cross-channel signals work together to drive business outcomes
• •Strong project management skills, high attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality assurance
• •A collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving mindset, and willingness to go above and beyond for client needs when the work requires it
• •Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• •Appreciation of our agency Core Values
• •While this is a remote position, periodic travel and accommodating meetings in different time zones is expected

Desired Qualifications

• •Certifications are strongly preferred
• •Experience with Search Ads 360 and third-party search management platforms such as Marin, Kenshoo, or Adobe is a plus
• •3+ years of YouTube experience is a plus; experience with YouTube Select is a major plus
• •Experience with shopping feeds, product companies, commerce platforms, Amazon Ads, affiliate programs, or direct-to-consumer brands is strongly valued
• •A strong interest in ad tech, digital trends, search innovation, AI-driven media, automation, commerce, and the changing consumer discovery landscape
• •Foundational understanding of how search intent, automation, creative, landing page experience, feed quality, measurement, and cross-channel signals work together to drive business outcomes
• •Strong project management skills, high attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality assurance
• •A collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving mindset, and willingness to go above and beyond for client needs when the work requires it
• •Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• •Appreciation of our agency Core Values