SEM (Search Engine Marketing) Growth Manager

NewsBreak • Mountain View, CA

9d • $182,000 - $220,000

About The Position

About NewsBreak Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech. Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale. Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence. If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about We are looking for a dynamic and innovative SEM (Search Engine Marketing) Growth Manager with solid expertise in paid search acquisition. The ideal candidate will leverage keyword strategy, bidding optimization, and data analysis to drive high-quality traffic and maximize conversions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field from a well-recognized institution (top university preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in SEM or paid search marketing, with proven ability to manage large-scale campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other major search platforms.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Data Studio).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running SEM campaigns in international markets, with multi-regional execution knowledge.
• Familiarity with attribution and analytics tools (Google Analytics, AppsFlyer, Adjust, Branch).
• Demonstrated success in improving ROI and reducing acquisition costs in paid search.
• Understanding of how SEM and SEO work together to drive sustainable growth.
• Hands-on experience exploring SEM acquisition strategies for AI products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize paid search campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other search engines to acquire quality web traffic.
• Conduct keyword research, grouping, and bidding optimization to improve account structure and campaign performance.
• Design and execute A/B tests on ad creatives, copy, and landing pages to improve CTR and CVR.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on SEM metrics (CTR, CVR, CPC, CPA, ROAS) to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with SEO, content, product, and analytics teams to drive holistic growth strategies.
• Track user journey and conversion funnel performance with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees