Paid Media Manager Jobs

Discover Paid Media Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals plan, launch, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across search engines, social networks, programmatic platforms, and other digital channels. Browse vetted openings for experienced marketers ready to lead investment strategy, improve campaign performance, and connect advertising spend to business growth.

What Does a Paid Media Manager Do?

Paid Media Managers oversee the strategy and execution of paid digital campaigns. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing budgets, selecting channels and audiences, guiding creative testing, analyzing performance, and sharing recommendations with marketing and executive teams. They often collaborate with brand, growth, analytics, sales, and agency partners.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with paid search and paid social platforms, campaign measurement, budget management, audience targeting, testing, and reporting. Strong candidates can interpret performance data, communicate insights clearly, and adjust plans as business goals and market conditions change. Familiarity with analytics tools, attribution approaches, and marketing automation may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities in Paid Media

Paid media roles span industries and company sizes, from in-house marketing teams to agencies and technology businesses. Experienced managers may advance into director-level positions, performance marketing leadership, growth marketing, or broader digital marketing roles. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and opportunities that match your experience.

Find Paid Media Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Explore Paid Media Manager listings and discover opportunities where you can apply your advertising expertise to high-impact campaigns and business objectives.

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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by leading paid advertising strategy across platforms. You'll manage high-budget accounts, optimize campaigns, and drive impactful results while cultivating strong client relationshi...

Glenside, PARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $86K *

Champion strategic influencer marketing initiatives, fostering client relationships and driving campaign success across multiple brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative s...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$99K - $120K *

Advance client success by leading SEO strategies, audits, and monitoring. Leverage expertise in technical SEO and digital marketing to enhance client relationships and deliver exceptional results in a...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $116K *

Empower integrated marketing campaigns with a focus on account-based marketing. Collaborate with Sales to prioritize accounts, align messaging, and drive pipeline growth while managing multi-channel c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Transform creator-driven ideas into high-quality deliverables by managing influencer campaigns, coordinating production workflows, and ensuring compliance across multiple platforms. Collaborate with c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $120K *

Transform creative performance analysis by owning insights and recommendations for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and drive impactful results in a fully remote env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $115K *

Take ownership of campaign lifecycles across multiple accounts, ensuring timely execution and quality control. Collaborate with clients and teams to streamline processes, manage capacity, and enhance...

Cheshire, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by driving strategic partnerships with brands. Engage with decision-makers to present tailored growth solutions, close high-value deals, and collaborate across teams to e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Drive client growth by leading strategic TVAD initiatives, optimizing cross-channel integration, and fostering senior stakeholder relationships to achieve measurable business outcomes and financial he...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$89K - $127K *

Transform your career by owning strategic lifecycle marketing initiatives that drive revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize customer journeys and enhance user experiences through d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team to shape compelling narratives at the intersection of technology and consumer engagement. Drive impactful PR initiatives, build media relationships, and elevate brand visibility th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client success through strategic partnerships. You'll manage relationships, drive delivery, and identify growth opportunities, ensuring measurable value and f...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in performance marketing by managing an eight-figure budget, driving aggressive growth strategies, and optimizing user acquisition across multiple platforms to ensure strong unit econo...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $254K *

Transform marketplace intelligence by leveraging data insights to enhance supply efficiency and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to diagnose auction inefficiencies and drive strategic growt...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Shape our social media strategy by defining channel roles and driving impactful storytelling. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate brand presence and engage creators, ensuring strategic leadershi...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Analyze and enhance the digital customer journey by leading automation initiatives and cross-functional programs. Collaborate with teams to identify friction points and implement solutions that improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving impactful marketing strategies for the U.S. market. Collaborate with global teams to execute campaigns, manage events, and enhance brand presence while measuring succe...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower external clients by managing and analyzing wealth management performance diagnostics, delivering insights, and leading strategic initiatives to enhance competitive positioning and drive impact...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical account management by cultivating strategic relationships, driving retention, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver excepti...

Spartanburg, SCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex project management initiatives across multiple channels in the pharmaceutical advertising sector. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring ju...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, engage customers, and leverage AI to enhance produ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Transform product strategies and roadmaps by collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and leading initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance whi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $185K *

Shape the future of digital shelf strategy across major retailers, driving content effectiveness and retail media efficiency. Lead a high-performing team to innovate and enhance client offerings, ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

Elevate marketing effectiveness by managing lead generation systems and optimizing Marketo and SFDC integrations. Collaborate with teams to enhance data-driven strategies and ensure high-quality lead...

Illinois, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Paid Media Manager do?question toggle

    A Paid Media Manager plans and manages paid advertising campaigns across channels such as search, social, and programmatic. The role typically includes budget oversight, audience and channel strategy, testing, performance analysis, and reporting.

  • What skills are important for Paid Media Manager jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include paid search and social campaign management, budget planning, data analysis, performance reporting, audience targeting, experimentation, and clear communication. Specific platform and analytics requirements vary by employer.

  • What types of companies hire Paid Media Managers?question toggle

    Paid Media Managers work in a wide range of organizations, including in-house marketing teams, agencies, ecommerce companies, technology firms, and other businesses that invest in digital advertising.

  • What career paths can follow a Paid Media Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced Paid Media Managers may progress to director or head-of-paid-media roles, performance or growth marketing leadership, or broader digital marketing positions, depending on their experience and organization.

  • How can I find Paid Media Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Paid Media Manager listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.