AARP

Paid Media Manager

AARP$80K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in paid media, digital marketing, SEM, or performance marketing.
  • Proven track record in developing integrated paid search campaigns with a focus on keyword strategy and audience targeting.
  • Strong understanding of SEM and search optimization, including keyword research and landing page performance.
  • Experience with marketing and analytics platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEMrush, or similar tools.
  • Ability to analyze campaign data effectively and provide actionable insights to improve ROI.
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop integrated search plans that align SEO and paid search strategies with business goals.
  • Identify SEO opportunities through keyword optimization and page structure improvements.
  • Track performance metrics and translate search results into actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to support and execute marketing strategies.
  • Monitor changes in search engine algorithms and update strategies accordingly.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • 100% company-funded pension plan
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Performance-based and peer recognition programs
Full Job Description
Paid Media Manager supports the execution of marketing efforts, including search engine optimization (SEO), content performance, and social media initiatives, to help increase brand visibility and engagement. Assists with keyword research, content optimization, performance tracking, and reporting to understand what is driving traffic and audience growth. Monitors results, monitoring dashboards, and helping identify trends or issues to share with more senior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develops integrated search plans across organic SEO and paid search (SEM), aligning keyword, content, and bidding strategies to business goals.
  • Identifies and prioritizes SEO opportunities, including keyword optimization, page structure improvements, internal linking, and metadata refinement.
  • Tracks performance metrics against KPIs and provides actionable insights. Translates search results into recommendations and related action plans.
  • Collaborates closely with stakeholders and peers across the enterprise to support marketing efforts and coordinated execution.
  • Stays current on search engine algorithm changes, platform updates, and industry trends, proactively adjusting strategies to mitigate risk and capture opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in paid media, digital marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), or performance marketing.
  • Proven experience developing and managing integrated paid search campaigns, including keyword strategy, bidding optimization, audience targeting, and budget allocation aligned with business objectives.
  • Strong knowledge of search engine marketing (SEM) and search optimization principles, including keyword research, landing page optimization, and performance improvement strategies.
  • Experience using digital marketing and analytics platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics, Looker Studio, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar tools to monitor and optimize campaign performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze campaign data, track KPIs, and provide actionable insights and recommendations that improve traffic, engagement, conversions, and return on investment (ROI).
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally with marketing, content, analytics, product, and business teams to execute integrated campaigns.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of search engine algorithms, advertising platform updates, digital marketing trends, and industry best practices, with the ability to adapt strategies to maximize performance and mitigate risk.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements
  • Regular and reliable job attendance
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
  • Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
  • In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. The organization was founded in 1958 and has over 38 million members. AARP provides information, advocacy, and services for people over the age of 50. The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1958

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