Paid Media Director

3 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States Digital Spotlight Full time
Job OverviewAt Digital Spotlight, we're seeking a seasoned Paid Media Manager to lead our team of digital advertising experts. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll be responsible for developing and executing paid media strategies that drive measurable client success. With a focus on delivering top organic rankings, effective paid campaigns, and tailored search and online marketing strategies, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our company.

Our team is united by a common goal: to dominate the online medium for our clients. We believe in building long-term relationships through performance, transparency, and a relentless focus on delivering real ROI. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for digital marketing, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute paid media strategies across platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Ads.
  • Lead a team of digital advertising experts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Manage client accounts, ensuring campaigns drive scalable lead generation and maximize ROI.
  • Continuously optimize processes, keeping the team agile and innovative in the face of industry changes.
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow client media spend while ensuring campaigns meet business objectives.
  • Act as a cross-departmental collaborator, integrating paid media with SEO and other digital strategies for holistic client success.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging platforms and contribute to the business development team for client acquisition.
Requirements
  • Proven experience scaling and managing paid media teams, with at least 6+ years of experience in paid digital advertising.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and Meta Ads, with budgets exceeding $500K per month.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and inspire a team and lead through periods of high growth.
  • Expertise in evolving team processes to stay ahead of platform changes and optimize ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) for clients.
  • A balance of execution and people management skills, ensuring both client success and team satisfaction.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely, leading a global team across different time zones.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive business decisions.
What We Offer
  • 100% remote work with schedule flexibility and generous time off
  • Opportunity to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a global team.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, with room for professional growth.
  • A culture that encourages curiosity, innovation, and client-focused success.
  • The chance to shape the future of paid media at Digital Spotlight.
Time Availability
  • This is a full-time, 40+ hour position
  • You will have the freedom to make your own schedule and work from anywhere within reason, with a great internet connection.
  • This is an international company with team and client presence in South East Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States. The time zone differences have their advantages and every once in a while there is critical work that needs to be done in off-hours. Ability to be flexible with this schedule (that this position will eventually direct) is critical.
  • Be available to communicate through email & internal communication tools Sunday - Thursday

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