Paid Media Specialist (Remote/Usa) - Gdm (Gray Media Group)

Gray Media•Atlanta, GA

15h•$70,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Gray Digital Media is a fast-paced, high-volume digital agency supporting more than 100 markets nationwide. We pride ourselves on exceptional communication, rapid turnaround times, and delivering measurable results across Paid Media, SEO, Programmatic, Creative, Email, and Strategy. The Paid Search Specialist manages and optimizes high-volume paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and key SaaS/managed-service platforms. This role requires sharp analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced digital agency environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and confident navigating native ad platforms while supporting cross-functional teams with clear insights and fast turn-arounds.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns.
Proficiency with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics, and keyword tools.
Strong understanding of bidding strategies, tracking, attribution, and optimization tactics.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Google Ads certifications.
Experience working within an agency environment.
Familiarity with paid social or programmatic (a plus, not required).
Familiarity with Google Tag Manager (a plus, not required).
Hands-on experience in managing monthly campaign budgets from $1k to $50k+

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and optimize paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and other native platforms.
Work confidently within native ad interfaces and managed-service and SaaS platforms used for campaign automation, reporting, or optimization.
Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and audience targeting to support campaign strategy.
Manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and performance standards.
Analyze data to optimize bidding, targeting, and ad relevance.
Run A/B tests and continuously improve quality scores and conversion performance.
Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely execution.
Translate performance insights into actionable recommendations for account managers and strategists.
Maintain excellent written and verbal communication to support a client-first, service-focused environment.
Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and KPIs daily.
Prepare performance reports using platform dashboards, analytics tools, and SaaS reporting systems.
Ensure tracking accuracy via tags, pixels, UTM parameters, and analytics integrations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring