Paid Media Associate

OuterBox • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OuterBox is seeking new Paid Media Associates to join their award-winning team. This is a full-time, salaried career launch opportunity designed for individuals who are curious about paid advertising, data-driven, and ready to contribute from the start. The program includes 12 weeks of structured, hands-on training within the Search Marketing Grad Program, where participants will learn from experienced professionals, work with real client accounts, and build a foundation for a career in digital marketing. Upon successful completion of training, associates will transition to a Specialist role, managing their own client portfolio. This is a hybrid role requiring in-person work at the Houston, TX office twice a week or as needed for training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets or Excel) for data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured, fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in Houston or the surrounding area.
• Must be located in the USA.
• U.S. work authorization required.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, personal projects, certifications (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, etc.), or internship experience in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside a cohort of new graduates in a structured, full-time program, participating in live sessions, building real campaigns, shadowing client meetings, and receiving feedback.
• Learn the fundamentals of paid search, paid social, and digital advertising, including how businesses use them to drive leads and revenue.
• Understand campaign strategy frameworks such as keyword research, campaign architecture, ad copy, and budget management.
• Develop skills in reading performance data, evaluating lead quality, and communicating findings to clients.
• Gain proficiency with platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn.
• Learn how paid media and SEO integrate to enhance search visibility.
• Understand the impact of AI on digital marketing and how to leverage it effectively.
• Build and launch paid search and paid social campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta.
• Conduct keyword research and structure campaigns for optimal performance and budget efficiency.
• Write and test ad copy aligned with client goals and platform best practices.
• Monitor daily campaign performance, pacing, and budget allocation.
• Manage bid strategies and implement optimizations to improve ROAS and lead quality.
• Perform quality assurance on campaign assets, tracking parameters, and platform configurations prior to launch.
• Analyze lead quality using Loop Analytics and CallRail to inform strategy.
• Contribute to client reporting by pulling data, building narratives, and communicating results.
• Manage a growing portfolio of client accounts, progressing towards full ownership and a Strategist role.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• PTO that is genuinely encouraged
• Affordable, low-deductible health insurance plans
• Supplemental benefits, including employer-paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• Remote work flexibility
• Professional/individual development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees