Paid Search and Performance Marketing Specialist

Phase 3 Marketing and Communication • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an analytically strong, strategically minded emerging talent to join our Agency Division as a Paid Search and Performance Marketing Specialist. This role is designed for a high-potential performance marketer early in their career who is ready to move beyond task execution and begin thinking like a strategist. You will manage paid search campaigns across a portfolio of clients, contribute to performance planning, and translate data into insights that influence business decisions. You will work alongside Client Marketing, Strategy and Media leadership to ensure paid search efforts are aligned with broader marketing objectives. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in performance marketing while developing the strategic and client-facing skills necessary for long-term growth within the agency.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in paid search, digital media, or performance marketing (internships and certifications included)
• Current Google Ads certification; additional certifications a plus
• Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting performance data and dashboards
• Advanced attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a test-and-learn mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
• Occasional travel is required for client visits and presentations
• Standard office hours, though deadlines or the demands of a client may require working outside of regular office hours to ensure continued success

Responsibilities

• Development, execution, and optimization of paid search campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Display, etc.)
• Ongoing performance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities that improve efficiency and growth
• Budget pacing and responsible stewardship of client investment
• QA processes to ensure campaign accuracy and excellence in execution
• Contribution to client reporting and presentation of performance insights
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support integrated marketing initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees