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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$71K - $116K *

Elevate our digital presence by executing SEO and paid search strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize web properties, enhance visibility, and drive high-intent traffic, ensurin...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $145K *

Drive marketing automation excellence by optimizing platforms and campaigns, ensuring effective demand generation and cross-sell strategies across diverse service solutions, while leading a team to ac...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $108K *

Transform client relationships as you drive revenue growth through strategic outreach, proposal crafting, and collaboration. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights while supporting the s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing digital product initiatives for veterinary health. Collaborate across teams to prioritize backlogs, write user stories, and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment be...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $167K *

Champion growth by driving Chainguard's SEO and developer marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance visibility and user adoption, focusing on measurable outcomes and pipeline gro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $247K *

Unlock potential by leading complex digital production across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless execution of business and creative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead demand generation initiatives to drive sustainable pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate cross-departmentally to optimize strategies, mentor teams, and enhance brand awareness throug...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving website optimization and conversion strategies. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance user experience, analyze performance metrics, and implement data-driven impr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Empower your career by driving product marketing success through strategic commercialization, effective messaging, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that translate complex data solu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $340K *

Transform customer relationships by leading Account Management, driving renewals and expansion strategies, and shaping product offerings. Build a high-performing team to enhance customer engagement an...

New York City, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the global compensation program, driving talent attraction and retention while influencing organizational design and job architecture in a dynamic environment...

Lehi, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead customer technology rollouts, oversee service deployment, and drive customer satisfaction. Manage cross-functional initiatives, mitigate risks, and serve as the primary lia...

Duluth, GARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$500K+*

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced machine learning algorithms to optimize ad performance, ensuring alignment with business goals and marketplace dynamics while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies by transforming complex data into actionable insights, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and leading analytical projects from start to finish, all while fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic marketing partner, driving growth and market positioning for office advisory services through innovative strategies and compelling narratives...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining performance marketing by blending creativity with data. As a key strategist, you'll drive impactful ad campaigns, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with cross...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $180K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for electronic components, fostering supplier partnerships and ensuring reliable access to critical materials. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$129K - $147K *

Champion innovative digital video strategies, focusing on CTV, while leading cross-functional teams to optimize campaign performance and drive growth in a dynamic advertising environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize regional Amazon Ads strategy, driving performance through targeted campaigns and budget allocation. Collaborate with teams to align media investment with commercial goals, ensuring...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading growth marketing initiatives. Drive conversion from click to customer through strategic ad management, structured testing, and insightful analysis. Collaborate closely with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $212K *

Drive growth through innovative demand generation strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance pipeline performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing efforts and l...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.